US Bridges

Fox ST over East Canyon Channel

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · Betwn RTE 5 & Sharp Ave · Structure no. 53C1175

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,176
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox ST over East Canyon Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Fox ST over East Canyon Channel 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 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 6,176 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,512 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFox ST
CrossesEast Canyon Channel
LocationBetwn RTE 5 & Sharp Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.27016, -118.4479
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,176 (2020)
Projected traffic7,512 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty 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 Fox ST over East Canyon Channel built?

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

What condition is Fox ST over East 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Fox ST over East Canyon Channel carry?

About 6,176 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fox ST over East Canyon Channel?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Fox ST over East Canyon Channel?

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