US Bridges

Eton Ave over Santa Susana Creek

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.05 M N/O Parthenia ST · Structure no. 53C1072

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,650
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eton Ave over Santa Susana Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Eton Ave over Santa Susana Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,526 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEton Ave
CrossesSanta Susana Creek
Location0.05 M N/O Parthenia ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.22861, -118.59501
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2016)
Projected traffic2,526 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Eton Ave over Santa Susana Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eton Ave over Santa Susana Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Eton Ave over Santa Susana Creek carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Eton Ave over Santa Susana Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Eton Ave over Santa Susana Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.