US Bridges

Lassen St. over Wilbur Creek

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.04 MI E. of Wilbur · Structure no. 53C1228

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lassen St. over Wilbur Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lassen St. over Wilbur Creek 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 408 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLassen St.
CrossesWilbur Creek
Location0.04 MI E. of Wilbur
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.24991, -118.54418
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2018)
Projected traffic408 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lassen St. over Wilbur Creek built?

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

What condition is Lassen St. over Wilbur 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lassen St. over Wilbur Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lassen St. over Wilbur Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Lassen St. over Wilbur Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.