US Bridges

East Channel RD over Santa Monica Cyn Channel

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Los Angeles County, California · 0.1 MI North Esparta Way · Structure no. 53C1157

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Channel RD over Santa Monica Cyn Channel is a concrete culvert carrying East Channel RD over Santa Monica Cyn Channel in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 148 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Channel RD
CrossesSanta Monica Cyn Channel
Location0.1 MI North Esparta Way
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.03899, -118.51042
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2016)
Projected traffic148 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 East Channel RD over Santa Monica Cyn Channel built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Channel RD over Santa Monica Cyn 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does East Channel RD over Santa Monica Cyn Channel carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Channel RD over Santa Monica Cyn Channel?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns East Channel RD over Santa Monica Cyn Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.