US Bridges

Devonshire Street over Santa Susana Creek

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 50 W Valley Circle Blvd · Structure no. 53C1153

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,678
2018 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Devonshire Street over Santa Susana Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Devonshire Street over Santa Susana Creek 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 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 6,678 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,014 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDevonshire Street
CrossesSanta Susana Creek
Location50 W Valley Circle Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.25706, -118.61295
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.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,678 (2018)
Projected traffic8,014 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local 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 Devonshire Street over Santa Susana Creek built?

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

What condition is Devonshire Street 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Devonshire Street over Santa Susana Creek carry?

About 6,678 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Devonshire Street over Santa Susana Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns Devonshire Street over Santa Susana Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.