Railroad Avenue over Newhall Creek
FairLos Angeles County, California · 789 Ft N/O Lyons Ave · Structure no. 53C2319
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 37,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Railroad Avenue over Newhall Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Railroad Avenue over Newhall Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,097 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Railroad Avenue over Newhall Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Railroad Avenue over Newhall 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Railroad Avenue over Newhall Creek carry?
About 37,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Railroad Avenue over Newhall Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Railroad Avenue over Newhall Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.