US Bridges

Tumbleweed RD over Cruthers Crk

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI E/O Longview RD · Structure no. 53C1845

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
459
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tumbleweed RD over Cruthers Crk is a steel culvert carrying Tumbleweed RD over Cruthers Crk 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 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 459 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTumbleweed RD
CrossesCruthers Crk
Location0.3MI E/O Longview RD
RouteCounty Highway 0WP90
Coordinates34.44101, -117.89057
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic459 (2017)
Projected traffic459 by 2041
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Tumbleweed RD over Cruthers Crk built?

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

What condition is Tumbleweed RD over Cruthers Crk 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 Tumbleweed RD over Cruthers Crk carry?

About 459 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tumbleweed RD over Cruthers Crk?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Tumbleweed RD over Cruthers Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.