US Bridges

Quail Lake RD over Gorman Crk

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI N/O Lancaster RD · Structure no. 53C1552

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
243
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quail Lake RD over Gorman Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Quail Lake RD over Gorman Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 243 vehicles a day, projected to reach 243 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesQuail Lake RD
CrossesGorman Crk
Location0.3MI N/O Lancaster RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.76249, -118.79654
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2017)
Projected traffic243 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Quail Lake RD over Gorman Crk built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quail Lake RD over Gorman 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 Quail Lake RD over Gorman Crk carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Quail Lake RD over Gorman Crk?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Quail Lake RD over Gorman Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.