US Bridges

Rincon Ave over East Canyon Channel

Good

Los Angeles County, California · Pearwd Av-Laurel Cyn Bl · Structure no. 53C1714

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,294
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rincon Ave over East Canyon Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Rincon Ave over East Canyon Channel in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3,294 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,163 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRincon Ave
CrossesEast Canyon Channel
LocationPearwd Av-Laurel Cyn Bl
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.28136, -118.45486
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,294 (2018)
Projected traffic4,163 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Rincon Ave over East Canyon Channel built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rincon Ave over East Canyon Channel 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Rincon Ave over East Canyon Channel carry?

About 3,294 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rincon Ave over East Canyon Channel?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Rincon Ave over East Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.