US Bridges

Channel Lane over Santa Monica Cyn Channel

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1 N/O Entrada DR · Structure no. 53C1057

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Channel Lane over Santa Monica Cyn Channel is a concrete slab carrying Channel Lane over Santa Monica Cyn Channel in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 241 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChannel Lane
CrossesSanta Monica Cyn Channel
Location0.1 N/O Entrada DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.02974, -118.51618
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2016)
Projected traffic241 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Channel Lane over Santa Monica Cyn Channel built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Channel Lane over Santa Monica Cyn Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Channel Lane over Santa Monica Cyn Channel carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Channel Lane over Santa Monica Cyn Channel?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Channel Lane over Santa Monica Cyn Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.