US Bridges

East Rustic RD over Rustic Canyon Channel

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2 M W/O Channel RD · Structure no. 53C1071

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Rustic RD over Rustic Canyon Channel is a concrete slab carrying East Rustic RD over Rustic Canyon Channel in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 181 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Rustic RD
CrossesRustic Canyon Channel
Location0.2 M W/O Channel RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.03202, -118.51765
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2016)
Projected traffic181 by 2045
Trucks2%
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 East Rustic RD over Rustic Canyon Channel built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Rustic RD over Rustic Canyon 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 East Rustic RD over Rustic Canyon Channel carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is East Rustic RD over Rustic Canyon Channel?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns East Rustic RD over Rustic Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.