US Bridges

Valle Del Oro over Newhall Crk

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2MI E/O San Frndo RD · Structure no. 53C1936

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,489
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valle Del Oro over Newhall Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Valle Del Oro over Newhall Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6,489 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,462 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesValle Del Oro
CrossesNewhall Crk
Location0.2MI E/O San Frndo RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.37263, -118.51326
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
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 adequacy8: Equal 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,489 (2016)
Projected traffic7,462 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Valle Del Oro over Newhall Crk built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valle Del Oro over Newhall Crk 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Valle Del Oro over Newhall Crk carry?

About 6,489 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Valle Del Oro over Newhall Crk?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Valle Del Oro over Newhall Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.