US Bridges

Riverside DR over Buena Vista Chan

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 50FT S/O US-101 Fwy · Structure no. 53C2237

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,150
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside DR over Buena Vista Chan is a concrete culvert carrying Riverside DR over Buena Vista Chan in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 15,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,180 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRiverside DR
CrossesBuena Vista Chan
Location50FT S/O US-101 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.15301, -118.32664
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,150 (2017)
Projected traffic18,180 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Riverside DR over Buena Vista Chan built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside DR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Riverside DR over Buena Vista Chan carry?

About 15,150 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Riverside DR over Buena Vista Chan?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside DR over Buena Vista Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.