US Bridges

Pierre RD over Lemon Crk

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 290FT E/O Meadow Pass RD · Structure no. 53C2231

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
202
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pierre RD over Lemon Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Pierre RD over Lemon Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 202 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPierre RD
CrossesLemon Crk
Location290FT E/O Meadow Pass RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.02969, -117.86137
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2017)
Projected traffic202 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Pierre RD over Lemon Crk built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pierre RD over Lemon Crk 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Pierre RD over Lemon Crk carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pierre RD over Lemon Crk?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pierre RD over Lemon Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.