US Bridges

Amalfi DR over Santa Monica Cyn Channel

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 50 W/O Channel Road · Structure no. 53C1054

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,810
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Amalfi DR over Santa Monica Cyn Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Amalfi DR over Santa Monica Cyn Channel in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,810 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,190 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAmalfi DR
CrossesSanta Monica Cyn Channel
Location50 W/O Channel Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.03322, -118.51278
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,810 (2016)
Projected traffic4,190 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Amalfi DR over Santa Monica Cyn Channel built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Amalfi DR over Santa Monica Cyn Channel 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 Amalfi DR over Santa Monica Cyn Channel carry?

About 1,810 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Amalfi DR over Santa Monica Cyn Channel?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Amalfi DR over Santa Monica Cyn Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.