US Bridges

Puddingstone DR over Live Oak Wash

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.4MI E/O San Dmas Cyn RD · Structure no. 53C1487

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,818
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Puddingstone DR over Live Oak Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Puddingstone DR over Live Oak Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,818 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPuddingstone DR
CrossesLive Oak Wash
Location0.4MI E/O San Dmas Cyn RD
RouteCity Street 0QP46
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.09473, -117.78456
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
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,818 (2012)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Puddingstone DR over Live Oak Wash built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Puddingstone DR over Live Oak 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 Puddingstone DR over Live Oak Wash carry?

About 1,818 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Puddingstone DR over Live Oak Wash?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Puddingstone DR over Live Oak Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.