US Bridges

Chevy Chase over Hay Cyn Chan

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI S/O Foothill Blvd · Structure no. 53C1052

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,080
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chevy Chase over Hay Cyn Chan is a concrete culvert carrying Chevy Chase over Hay Cyn Chan in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,080 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,488 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChevy Chase
CrossesHay Cyn Chan
Location0.5MI S/O Foothill Blvd
RouteCity Street 0L482
Coordinates34.19834, -118.20103
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,080 (2017)
Projected traffic4,488 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chevy Chase over Hay Cyn Chan built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chevy Chase over Hay Cyn Chan in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Chevy Chase over Hay Cyn Chan carry?

About 4,080 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Chevy Chase over Hay Cyn Chan?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Chevy Chase over Hay Cyn Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.