US Bridges

Nordhoff Way over UP RR & Limekiln Chan

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3 M E/O Corbin Ave · Structure no. 53C1977

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
227 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,500
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nordhoff Way over UP RR & Limekiln Chan is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nordhoff Way over UP RR & Limekiln Chan in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 28,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,338 by 2043. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNordhoff Way
CrossesUP RR & Limekiln Chan
Location0.3 M E/O Corbin Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.23294, -118.558
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.6 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,500 (2016)
Projected traffic54,338 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nordhoff Way over UP RR & Limekiln Chan built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nordhoff Way over UP RR & Limekiln Chan 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Nordhoff Way over UP RR & Limekiln Chan carry?

About 28,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nordhoff Way over UP RR & Limekiln Chan?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.6 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Nordhoff Way over UP RR & Limekiln Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.