US Bridges

Saticoy ST over Browns Canyon Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3 MI E/O De Soto Ave · Structure no. 53C1312

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,458
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saticoy ST over Browns Canyon Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Saticoy ST over Browns Canyon Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 25,458 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,518 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSaticoy ST
CrossesBrowns Canyon Wash
Location0.3 MI E/O De Soto Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.20822, -118.58315
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,458 (2016)
Projected traffic54,518 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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 Saticoy ST over Browns Canyon Wash built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saticoy ST over Browns Canyon Wash 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Saticoy ST over Browns Canyon Wash carry?

About 25,458 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Saticoy ST over Browns Canyon Wash?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Saticoy ST over Browns Canyon Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.