US Bridges

Penrose St. over Hansen Heights Cchannell

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.17 MI E of Sunland Ave. · Structure no. 53C1283

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Penrose St. over Hansen Heights Cchannell is a concrete culvert carrying Penrose St. over Hansen Heights Cchannell in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPenrose St.
CrossesHansen Heights Cchannell
Location0.17 MI E of Sunland Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.23225, -118.36401
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2018)
Projected traffic410 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Penrose St. over Hansen Heights Cchannell built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Penrose St. over Hansen Heights Cchannell 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Penrose St. over Hansen Heights Cchannell carry?

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

How long is Penrose St. over Hansen Heights Cchannell?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Penrose St. over Hansen Heights Cchannell?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.