US Bridges

Conant ST over Palo Verde Drn

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 50FT W/O Palo Verde Av · Structure no. 53C0219

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,100
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conant ST over Palo Verde Drn is a wood or timber slab carrying Conant ST over Palo Verde Drn in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,865 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesConant ST
CrossesPalo Verde Drn
Location50FT W/O Palo Verde Av
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.82492, -118.10802
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2014)
Projected traffic5,865 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Conant ST over Palo Verde Drn built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Conant ST over Palo Verde Drn 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Conant ST over Palo Verde Drn carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Conant ST over Palo Verde Drn?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Conant ST over Palo Verde Drn?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.