US Bridges

Benz RD over Bouquet Cyn Chan

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI W/O Bouquet Cyn RD · Structure no. 53C1621

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,108
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benz RD over Bouquet Cyn Chan is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Benz RD over Bouquet Cyn Chan in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 1,108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,329 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBenz RD
CrossesBouquet Cyn Chan
Location0.1MI W/O Bouquet Cyn RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.45781, -118.49751
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating109.2 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,108 (2022)
Projected traffic1,329 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Benz RD over Bouquet Cyn Chan built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Benz RD over Bouquet Cyn Chan 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Benz RD over Bouquet Cyn Chan carry?

About 1,108 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Benz RD over Bouquet Cyn Chan?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Benz RD over Bouquet Cyn Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.