US Bridges

Sycamore Ave over Pickens Cyn Chan

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2MI E/O LA Cresenta Ave · Structure no. 53C1600

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
510
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sycamore Ave over Pickens Cyn Chan is a concrete slab carrying Sycamore 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 510 vehicles a day, projected to reach 561 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSycamore Ave
CrossesPickens Cyn Chan
Location0.2MI E/O LA Cresenta Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.20914, -118.23842
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 inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 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 width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2015)
Projected traffic561 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 Sycamore Ave over Pickens Cyn Chan built?

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

What condition is Sycamore 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 February 2022.

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

About 510 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Sycamore 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 60 ft wide.

Who owns Sycamore Ave over Pickens Cyn Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.