US Bridges

Lake Vista DR over Malibu Lake Medea Crk

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI S/O Mulholland DR · Structure no. 53C2177

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,612
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Vista DR over Malibu Lake Medea Crk is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lake Vista DR over Malibu Lake Medea Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,612 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,773 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLake Vista DR
CrossesMalibu Lake Medea Crk
Location0.3MI S/O Mulholland DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.10943, -118.75476
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,612 (2017)
Projected traffic1,773 by 2043
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

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 Lake Vista DR over Malibu Lake Medea Crk built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Vista DR over Malibu Lake Medea 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Vista DR over Malibu Lake Medea Crk carry?

About 1,612 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lake Vista DR over Malibu Lake Medea Crk?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Vista DR over Malibu Lake Medea Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.