US Bridges

Chatsworth ST over Browns Canyon Creek

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.4 MI W De Soto Ave · Structure no. 53C1134

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,162
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chatsworth ST over Browns Canyon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Chatsworth ST over Browns Canyon Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 11,162 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,922 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChatsworth ST
CrossesBrowns Canyon Creek
Location0.4 MI W De Soto Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.26439, -118.59484
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,162 (2018)
Projected traffic12,922 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chatsworth ST over Browns Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chatsworth ST over Browns Canyon 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Chatsworth ST over Browns Canyon Creek carry?

About 11,162 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chatsworth ST over Browns Canyon Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Chatsworth ST over Browns Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.