US Bridges

Saint Cloud RD over Natural Waterway-No Name

Good

Los Angeles County, California · Btw Nimes Rd/Bel Air RD · Structure no. 53C1064

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saint Cloud RD over Natural Waterway-No Name is a concrete arch - deck carrying Saint Cloud RD over Natural Waterway-No Name in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSaint Cloud RD
CrossesNatural Waterway-No Name
LocationBtw Nimes Rd/Bel Air RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.08708, -118.43992
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2018)
Projected traffic515 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Saint Cloud RD over Natural Waterway-No Name built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saint Cloud RD over Natural Waterway-No Name 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Saint Cloud RD over Natural Waterway-No Name carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Saint Cloud RD over Natural Waterway-No Name?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Saint Cloud RD over Natural Waterway-No Name?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.