US Bridges

Lost Canyon RD over LA Metro and UPRR

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 1 Mile N/O Via Princessa · Structure no. 53C2386

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lost Canyon RD over LA Metro and UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lost Canyon RD over LA Metro and UPRR in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2044. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLost Canyon RD
CrossesLA Metro and UPRR
Location1 Mile N/O Via Princessa
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.41046, -118.44063
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2024)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Lost Canyon RD over LA Metro and UPRR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lost Canyon RD over LA Metro and UPRR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lost Canyon RD over LA Metro and UPRR carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lost Canyon RD over LA Metro and UPRR?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Lost Canyon RD over LA Metro and UPRR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.