Newhall Ave over Elsmere Creek
GoodLos Angeles County, California · 125FEET S/O Sierra HWY · Structure no. 53C2320
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 561 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,814
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Newhall Ave over Elsmere Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Newhall Ave over Elsmere Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 34,814 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,097 by 2042. The structure is 561 ft (171 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Newhall Ave over Elsmere Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Newhall Ave over Elsmere Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Newhall Ave over Elsmere Creek carry?
About 34,814 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Newhall Ave over Elsmere Creek?
The structure is 561 ft (171 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.
Who owns Newhall Ave over Elsmere Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.