US Bridges

Sierra Oak Trail over Violin Cyn Chan

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2MI W/O the Old RD · Structure no. 53C2268

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,607
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sierra Oak Trail over Violin Cyn Chan is a concrete culvert carrying Sierra Oak Trail over Violin Cyn Chan in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,607 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,768 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSierra Oak Trail
CrossesViolin Cyn Chan
Location0.2MI W/O the Old RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.50804, -118.63644
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,607 (2017)
Projected traffic1,768 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Sierra Oak Trail over Violin Cyn Chan built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sierra Oak Trail over Violin Cyn 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sierra Oak Trail over Violin Cyn Chan carry?

About 1,607 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Sierra Oak Trail over Violin Cyn Chan?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Sierra Oak Trail over Violin Cyn Chan?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.