US Bridges

Lake Hughes RD over Elizabeth Cyn Crk

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 11MI Ne/O I-5 Fwy · Structure no. 53C1531

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
612
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Hughes RD over Elizabeth Cyn Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Hughes RD over Elizabeth Cyn Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 612 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 673 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Hughes RD
CrossesElizabeth Cyn Crk
Location11MI Ne/O I-5 Fwy
RouteCounty Highway 0W527
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.57868, -118.55565
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic612 (2017)
Projected traffic673 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 Lake Hughes RD over Elizabeth Cyn Crk built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Hughes RD over Elizabeth Cyn Crk 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Hughes RD over Elizabeth Cyn Crk carry?

About 612 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lake Hughes RD over Elizabeth Cyn Crk?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Hughes RD over Elizabeth Cyn Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.