US Bridges

Victoria Ave over Leffingwell Crk

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI N/O Telegraph RD · Structure no. 53C1542

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,636
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victoria Ave over Leffingwell Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Victoria Ave over Leffingwell Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 3,636 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVictoria Ave
CrossesLeffingwell Crk
Location0.3MI N/O Telegraph RD
RouteCounty Highway 0MR43
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.93674, -118.03217
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,636 (2013)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Victoria Ave over Leffingwell Crk built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Victoria Ave over Leffingwell 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Victoria Ave over Leffingwell Crk carry?

About 3,636 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Victoria Ave over Leffingwell Crk?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Victoria Ave over Leffingwell Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.