US Bridges

Avalon Blvd over Dominguez Chan

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 200FT N/O I-405 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0261

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
24,100
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avalon Blvd over Dominguez Chan is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Avalon Blvd over Dominguez Chan in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 63 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 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 24,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,900 by 2044. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAvalon Blvd
CrossesDominguez Chan
Location200FT N/O I-405 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0L044
Coordinates33.84016, -118.26295
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,100 (2014)
Projected traffic28,900 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Avalon Blvd over Dominguez Chan built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Avalon Blvd over Dominguez 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Avalon Blvd over Dominguez Chan carry?

About 24,100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Avalon Blvd over Dominguez Chan?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Avalon Blvd over Dominguez Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.