US Bridges

Manhattan Ave over Pickens Cyn Chan

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI N/O Rosemont Ave · Structure no. 53C1597

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,020
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manhattan Ave over Pickens Cyn Chan is a concrete slab carrying Manhattan Ave over Pickens Cyn Chan in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,122 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesManhattan Ave
CrossesPickens Cyn Chan
Location0.1MI N/O Rosemont Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.21216, -118.23637
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,020 (2015)
Projected traffic1,122 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Manhattan Ave over Pickens Cyn Chan built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Manhattan Ave over Pickens 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Manhattan Ave over Pickens Cyn Chan carry?

About 1,020 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Manhattan Ave over Pickens Cyn Chan?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Manhattan Ave over Pickens Cyn Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.