US Bridges

Prairie ST over Limekiln Canyon Wash

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1 W/O Corbin Ave · Structure no. 53C1756

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,830
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prairie ST over Limekiln Canyon Wash is a concrete slab carrying Prairie ST over Limekiln Canyon Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6 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 4,830 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,306 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPrairie ST
CrossesLimekiln Canyon Wash
Location0.1 W/O Corbin Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.23906, -118.56451
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,830 (2018)
Projected traffic6,306 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 Prairie ST over Limekiln Canyon Wash built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prairie ST over Limekiln Canyon Wash 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Prairie ST over Limekiln Canyon Wash carry?

About 4,830 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Prairie ST over Limekiln Canyon Wash?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Prairie ST over Limekiln Canyon Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.