US Bridges

Stephen Ranch RD over Unnamed Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 2.2MI N/O Baseline RD · Structure no. 53C2249

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
252
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stephen Ranch RD over Unnamed Wash is a steel culvert carrying Stephen Ranch RD over Unnamed Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesStephen Ranch RD
CrossesUnnamed Wash
Location2.2MI N/O Baseline RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.14621, -117.75555
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2017)
Projected traffic252 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Stephen Ranch RD over Unnamed Wash built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stephen Ranch RD over Unnamed Wash 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 2023.

How much traffic does Stephen Ranch RD over Unnamed Wash carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Stephen Ranch RD over Unnamed Wash?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Stephen Ranch RD over Unnamed Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.