US Bridges

Brooktree Road over Rustic Canyon Channel

Good

Los Angeles County, California · Bween Ranch LN & Hightree · Structure no. 53C2006

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooktree Road over Rustic Canyon Channel is a concrete slab carrying Brooktree Road over Rustic Canyon Channel in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBrooktree Road
CrossesRustic Canyon Channel
LocationBween Ranch LN & Hightree
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.04051, -118.51532
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2016)
Projected traffic590 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brooktree Road over Rustic Canyon Channel built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brooktree Road over Rustic Canyon Channel 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Brooktree Road over Rustic Canyon Channel carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Brooktree Road over Rustic Canyon Channel?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Brooktree Road over Rustic Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.