US Bridges

Barrel Springs RD over California Aqueduct

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI E/O SR-138 HWY · Structure no. 53C1500

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,616
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barrel Springs RD over California Aqueduct is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Barrel Springs RD over California Aqueduct in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,616 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,778 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBarrel Springs RD
CrossesCalifornia Aqueduct
Location0.5MI E/O SR-138 HWY
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.53245, -118.0762
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,616 (2017)
Projected traffic1,778 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Barrel Springs RD over California Aqueduct built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barrel Springs RD over California Aqueduct 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 2023.

How much traffic does Barrel Springs RD over California Aqueduct carry?

About 1,616 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Barrel Springs RD over California Aqueduct?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Barrel Springs RD over California Aqueduct?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.