US Bridges

Baseline Road over Marshall Creek Channel

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2 M E/O Wheeler Ave · Structure no. 53C2321

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,624
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baseline Road over Marshall Creek Channel is a concrete slab carrying Baseline Road over Marshall Creek Channel in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 59 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 24,624 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,549 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 96 ft wide.

CarriesBaseline Road
CrossesMarshall Creek Channel
Location0.2 M E/O Wheeler Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.12154, -117.7737
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,624 (2015)
Projected traffic29,549 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Baseline Road over Marshall Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Baseline Road over Marshall Creek Channel 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Baseline Road over Marshall Creek Channel carry?

About 24,624 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Baseline Road over Marshall Creek Channel?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Baseline Road over Marshall Creek Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.