US Bridges

Corbin Ave over Limkiln Channel

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.05 M S/O Lassen ST · Structure no. 53C1146

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,060
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corbin Ave over Limkiln Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Corbin Ave over Limkiln Channel 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 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 30,060 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,908 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCorbin Ave
CrossesLimkiln Channel
Location0.05 M S/O Lassen ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.24942, -118.56211
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior 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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,060 (2018)
Projected traffic41,908 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Corbin Ave over Limkiln Channel built?

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

What condition is Corbin Ave over Limkiln 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Corbin Ave over Limkiln Channel carry?

About 30,060 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Corbin Ave over Limkiln Channel?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Corbin Ave over Limkiln Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.