US Bridges

Oro Vista Ave over Haines Canyon Channel

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2 MI N Foothill Blvd · Structure no. 53C1264

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,703
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oro Vista Ave over Haines Canyon Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Oro Vista Ave over Haines Canyon Channel in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 1,703 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,130 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOro Vista Ave
CrossesHaines Canyon Channel
Location0.2 MI N Foothill Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.2629, -118.31566
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
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 loadH 10
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,703 (2017)
Projected traffic2,130 by 2046
Trucks1%
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 Oro Vista Ave over Haines Canyon Channel built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oro Vista Ave over Haines Canyon 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Oro Vista Ave over Haines Canyon Channel carry?

About 1,703 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oro Vista Ave over Haines Canyon Channel?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m).

Who owns Oro Vista Ave over Haines Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.