US Bridges

Saint Estaban ST over Haines Canyon Channel

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · At Commerce Ave · Structure no. 53C1142

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
497
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saint Estaban ST over Haines Canyon Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Saint Estaban ST over Haines Canyon Channel in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 497 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 533 by 2046. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSaint Estaban ST
CrossesHaines Canyon Channel
LocationAt Commerce Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.24789, -118.28822
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic497 (2016)
Projected traffic533 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Saint Estaban ST over Haines Canyon Channel built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saint Estaban ST over Haines Canyon Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Saint Estaban ST over Haines Canyon Channel carry?

About 497 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Saint Estaban ST over Haines Canyon Channel?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Saint Estaban ST over Haines Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.