US Bridges

Chateau RD over Unnamed Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2MI N/O US-101 Fwy · Structure no. 53C1736

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
510
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chateau RD over Unnamed Wash is a concrete tee beam carrying Chateau RD over Unnamed Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 8 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, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 561 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesChateau RD
CrossesUnnamed Wash
Location0.2MI N/O US-101 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.1476, -118.17252
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2014)
Projected traffic561 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Chateau RD over Unnamed Wash built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chateau RD over Unnamed Wash 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Chateau RD over Unnamed Wash carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Chateau RD over Unnamed Wash?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Chateau RD over Unnamed Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.