US Bridges

Palo Verde Ave over Los Ceritos Drn Chan

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 250FT S/O Willow ST · Structure no. 53C0216

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
159 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,140
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palo Verde Ave over Los Ceritos Drn Chan is a concrete slab carrying Palo Verde Ave over Los Ceritos Drn Chan in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 20,140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,168 by 2044. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPalo Verde Ave
CrossesLos Ceritos Drn Chan
Location250FT S/O Willow ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.8022, -118.1078
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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,140 (2014)
Projected traffic24,168 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Palo Verde Ave over Los Ceritos Drn Chan built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palo Verde Ave over Los Ceritos Drn Chan 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 Palo Verde Ave over Los Ceritos Drn Chan carry?

About 20,140 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Palo Verde Ave over Los Ceritos Drn Chan?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Palo Verde Ave over Los Ceritos Drn Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.