US Bridges

Devonshire ST over Bull Canyon Creek

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2 MI W Woodley Ave · Structure no. 53C1822

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Devonshire ST over Bull Canyon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Devonshire ST over Bull Canyon Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,166 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDevonshire ST
CrossesBull Canyon Creek
Location0.2 MI W Woodley Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.25734, -118.49016
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,000 (2020)
Projected traffic49,166 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 Devonshire ST over Bull Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Devonshire ST over Bull Canyon Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Devonshire ST over Bull Canyon Creek carry?

About 33,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Devonshire ST over Bull Canyon Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Devonshire ST over Bull Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.