US Bridges

Stonehurst Ave. over Lopez Canyon Channel

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Los Angeles County, California · 0.14 MI SE of Osborne ST · Structure no. 53C2324

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stonehurst Ave. over Lopez Canyon Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Stonehurst Ave. over Lopez Canyon Channel in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesStonehurst Ave.
CrossesLopez Canyon Channel
Location0.14 MI SE of Osborne ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.27194, -118.39226
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2015)
Projected traffic306 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Stonehurst Ave. over Lopez Canyon Channel built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stonehurst Ave. over Lopez Canyon 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Stonehurst Ave. over Lopez Canyon Channel carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stonehurst Ave. over Lopez Canyon Channel?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Stonehurst Ave. over Lopez Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.