US Bridges

Railroad Ave. over Placerta Creek

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · .8 Miles N/O Lyons Ave. · Structure no. 53C2318

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,946
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad Ave. over Placerta Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Railroad Ave. over Placerta Creek 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 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 33,946 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,097 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRailroad Ave.
CrossesPlacerta Creek
Location.8 Miles N/O Lyons Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.39183, -118.53696
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width102 ft (31 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,946 (2023)
Projected traffic65,097 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Railroad Ave. over Placerta Creek built?

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

What condition is Railroad Ave. over Placerta Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Railroad Ave. over Placerta Creek carry?

About 33,946 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Railroad Ave. over Placerta Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Railroad Ave. over Placerta Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.