US Bridges

State Route 47 over Cerritos Channel

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-047-3.58-LBCH · Structure no. 53 3032

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
4,122 ft
24 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 47 over Cerritos Channel is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 47 over Cerritos Channel in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,132 by 2042. The structure is 4,122 ft (1,256.3 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 47
CrossesCerritos Channel
Location07-LA-047-3.58-LBCH
RouteState Highway 47
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.75961, -118.23856
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans24
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length4,122 ft (1,256.3 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2020)
Projected traffic29,132 by 2042
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 47 over Cerritos Channel built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 47 over Cerritos Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 47 over Cerritos Channel carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is State Route 47 over Cerritos Channel?

The structure is 4,122 ft (1,256.3 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 47 over Cerritos Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.