US Bridges

Placerita Cyn RD over Placerita Crk

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 1.5MI E/O SR-14 Fwy · Structure no. 53C1433

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,702
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Placerita Cyn RD over Placerita Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Placerita Cyn RD over Placerita Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,702 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,972 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesPlacerita Cyn RD
CrossesPlacerita Crk
Location1.5MI E/O SR-14 Fwy
RouteCounty Highway 7LQ1
Coordinates34.37688, -118.47106
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,702 (2017)
Projected traffic2,972 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Placerita Cyn RD over Placerita Crk built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Placerita Cyn RD over Placerita Crk 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Placerita Cyn RD over Placerita Crk carry?

About 2,702 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Placerita Cyn RD over Placerita Crk?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Placerita Cyn RD over Placerita Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.