US Bridges

Peyton RD over Emerald Wash

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.6MI S/O Foothill Blvd · Structure no. 53C1479

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
667
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peyton RD over Emerald Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Peyton RD over Emerald Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 667 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 734 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPeyton RD
CrossesEmerald Wash
Location0.6MI S/O Foothill Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.10619, -117.77239
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic667 (2012)
Projected traffic734 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Peyton RD over Emerald Wash built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peyton RD over Emerald 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Peyton RD over Emerald Wash carry?

About 667 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Peyton RD over Emerald Wash?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Peyton RD over Emerald Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.