US Bridges

State Route 71 over 9th ST Storm Drain (s)

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-071-1.92-POM · Structure no. 53 0610M

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
72,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 71 over 9th ST Storm Drain (s) is a concrete culvert carrying State Route 71 over 9th ST Storm Drain (s) in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 72,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 142,173 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 71
Crosses9th ST Storm Drain (s)
Location07-LA-071-1.92-POM
RouteState Highway 71
Coordinates34.05011, -117.77793
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,000 (2015)
Projected traffic142,173 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 71 over 9th ST Storm Drain (s) built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 71 over 9th ST Storm Drain (s) 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 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 71 over 9th ST Storm Drain (s) carry?

About 72,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 71 over 9th ST Storm Drain (s)?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 71 over 9th ST Storm Drain (s)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.