US Bridges

EB West Channel RD over Santa Monica Cyn Channel

Good

Los Angeles County, California · At Mesa RD · Structure no. 53C1252

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,239
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB West Channel RD over Santa Monica Cyn Channel is a concrete slab carrying EB West Channel RD over Santa Monica Cyn Channel in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 16,239 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,844 by 2045. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 222 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEB West Channel RD
CrossesSanta Monica Cyn Channel
LocationAt Mesa RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.03025, -118.51506
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width222 ft (67.8 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,239 (2016)
Projected traffic20,844 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 EB West Channel RD over Santa Monica Cyn Channel built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB West 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 EB West Channel RD over Santa Monica Cyn Channel carry?

About 16,239 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is EB West Channel RD over Santa Monica Cyn Channel?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 222 ft wide.

Who owns EB West Channel RD over Santa Monica Cyn Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.