US Bridges

Jessen DR over Earle Cyn

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI W/O Palm DR · Structure no. 53C2298

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,450
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jessen DR over Earle Cyn is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jessen DR over Earle Cyn in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 5 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,595 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJessen DR
CrossesEarle Cyn
Location0.1MI W/O Palm DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.2245, -118.21832
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2017)
Projected traffic1,595 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Jessen DR over Earle Cyn built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jessen DR over Earle Cyn 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Jessen DR over Earle Cyn carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jessen DR over Earle Cyn?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Jessen DR over Earle Cyn?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.