US Bridges

Castaic RD over Unknown Chan

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2 S/O Ridge Route RD · Structure no. 53C2282

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Castaic RD over Unknown Chan is a concrete culvert carrying Castaic RD over Unknown Chan in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCastaic RD
CrossesUnknown Chan
Location0.2 S/O Ridge Route RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.48567, -118.61561
Functional classRural 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 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic700 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 Castaic RD over Unknown Chan built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Castaic RD over Unknown 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 Castaic RD over Unknown Chan carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Castaic RD over Unknown Chan?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Castaic RD over Unknown Chan?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.