US Bridges

Clark Ave over Los Cerritos Drn Chan

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 100FT S/O Spring ST · Structure no. 53C0218

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,479
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark Ave over Los Cerritos Drn Chan is a concrete continuous slab carrying Clark Ave over Los Cerritos Drn Chan in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 71 years old, older 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 6 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 23,479 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,175 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesClark Ave
CrossesLos Cerritos Drn Chan
Location100FT S/O Spring ST
RouteCity Street 0L066
Coordinates33.81022, -118.13385
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,479 (2014)
Projected traffic28,175 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
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 Clark Ave over Los Cerritos Drn Chan built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Clark Ave over Los Cerritos Drn Chan 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Clark Ave over Los Cerritos Drn Chan carry?

About 23,479 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clark Ave over Los Cerritos Drn Chan?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Clark Ave over Los Cerritos Drn Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.