US Bridges

Rinaldi St. over Aliso Creek

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.55MI E/O Reseda Blvd · Structure no. 53C2114

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,707
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rinaldi St. over Aliso Creek is a steel culvert carrying Rinaldi St. over Aliso Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 20,707 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,820 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRinaldi St.
CrossesAliso Creek
Location0.55MI E/O Reseda Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.27849, -118.52747
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,707 (2016)
Projected traffic22,820 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Rinaldi St. over Aliso Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rinaldi St. over Aliso Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rinaldi St. over Aliso Creek carry?

About 20,707 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rinaldi St. over Aliso Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m).

Who owns Rinaldi St. over Aliso Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.