US Bridges

Placerita Cyn RD over Sand Cyn Wash

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI W/O Sand Cyn RD · Structure no. 53C1434

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,197
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Placerita Cyn RD over Sand Cyn Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Placerita Cyn RD over Sand Cyn Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 2,197 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesPlacerita Cyn RD
CrossesSand Cyn Wash
Location0.1MI W/O Sand Cyn RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.38112, -118.41468
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,197 (2016)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Placerita Cyn RD over Sand Cyn Wash built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Placerita Cyn RD over Sand Cyn Wash 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 Placerita Cyn RD over Sand Cyn Wash carry?

About 2,197 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Placerita Cyn RD over Sand Cyn Wash?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Placerita Cyn RD over Sand Cyn Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.