US Bridges

Chatsworth DR over East Canyon Channel

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1 MI SW of RTE 5 · Structure no. 53C1131M

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,700
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chatsworth DR over East Canyon Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Chatsworth DR over East Canyon Channel in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,547 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChatsworth DR
CrossesEast Canyon Channel
Location0.1 MI SW of RTE 5
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.27249, -118.45029
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,700 (2018)
Projected traffic18,547 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 Chatsworth DR over East Canyon Channel built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chatsworth DR over East 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Chatsworth DR over East Canyon Channel carry?

About 11,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chatsworth DR over East Canyon Channel?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Chatsworth DR over East Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.