US Bridges

195th ST W over California Aqueduct

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI S/O Lancaster RD · Structure no. 53C1694

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

195th ST W over California Aqueduct is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 195th ST W over California Aqueduct in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2044. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Carries195th ST W
CrossesCalifornia Aqueduct
Location0.3MI S/O Lancaster RD
RouteCounty Highway OWP06
Coordinates34.73588, -118.4751
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2014)
Projected traffic31 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 195th ST W over California Aqueduct built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 195th ST W over California Aqueduct 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 195th ST W over California Aqueduct carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 195th ST W over California Aqueduct?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns 195th ST W over California Aqueduct?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.