US Bridges

Markridge RD over Shields Cyn Chan

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 1.0MI N/O Foothill Blvd · Structure no. 53C1449

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
703
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Markridge RD over Shields Cyn Chan is a concrete culvert carrying Markridge RD over Shields Cyn Chan in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1963, 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 703 vehicles a day, projected to reach 773 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMarkridge RD
CrossesShields Cyn Chan
Location1.0MI N/O Foothill Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.2413, -118.24036
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic703 (2012)
Projected traffic773 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Markridge RD over Shields Cyn Chan built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Markridge RD over Shields Cyn Chan 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 2021.

How much traffic does Markridge RD over Shields Cyn Chan carry?

About 703 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Markridge RD over Shields Cyn Chan?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Markridge RD over Shields Cyn Chan?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.