US Bridges

Avenida Barbosa over Buena Vista Chan

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 83FT E/O Buena Vista ST · Structure no. 53C2178

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,094
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenida Barbosa over Buena Vista Chan is a concrete arch - deck carrying Avenida Barbosa over Buena Vista Chan in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 10,094 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,608 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAvenida Barbosa
CrossesBuena Vista Chan
Location83FT E/O Buena Vista ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.11802, -117.98436
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width141 ft (42.9 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,094 (2017)
Projected traffic11,608 by 2041
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure5
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 Avenida Barbosa over Buena Vista Chan built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenida Barbosa over Buena Vista Chan 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 2023.

How much traffic does Avenida Barbosa over Buena Vista Chan carry?

About 10,094 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Avenida Barbosa over Buena Vista Chan?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns Avenida Barbosa over Buena Vista Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.