US Bridges

Fountain Springs R over Brea Cyn Chan

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI S/O Pathfinder RD · Structure no. 53C1495

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,445
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fountain Springs R over Brea Cyn Chan is a concrete culvert carrying Fountain Springs R over Brea Cyn Chan in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5,445 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,262 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFountain Springs R
CrossesBrea Cyn Chan
Location0.5MI S/O Pathfinder RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.97711, -117.83739
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,445 (2012)
Projected traffic6,262 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 Fountain Springs R over Brea Cyn Chan built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fountain Springs R over Brea 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Fountain Springs R over Brea Cyn Chan carry?

About 5,445 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fountain Springs R over Brea Cyn Chan?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Fountain Springs R over Brea Cyn Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.