US Bridges

Mcvine Avenue over Haines Canyon Channel

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 100 Ft S/O Foothill Blvd · Structure no. 53C1249

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,925
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcvine Avenue over Haines Canyon Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Mcvine Avenue over Haines Canyon Channel in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 1,925 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,130 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMcvine Avenue
CrossesHaines Canyon Channel
Location100 Ft S/O Foothill Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.25906, -118.31129
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,925 (2016)
Projected traffic2,130 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Mcvine Avenue over Haines Canyon Channel built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcvine Avenue over Haines 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mcvine Avenue over Haines Canyon Channel carry?

About 1,925 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mcvine Avenue over Haines Canyon Channel?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Mcvine Avenue over Haines Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.