US Bridges

Centinela Ave over Centinella Crk Chan

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 100FT E/O SR-405 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0341

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,250
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centinela Ave over Centinella Crk Chan is a concrete culvert carrying Centinela Ave over Centinella Crk Chan in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 26,250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,500 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 335 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCentinela Ave
CrossesCentinella Crk Chan
Location100FT E/O SR-405 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0L121
Coordinates33.97971, -118.3923
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width335 ft (102.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,250 (2012)
Projected traffic31,500 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Centinela Ave over Centinella Crk Chan built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Centinela Ave over Centinella Crk 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Centinela Ave over Centinella Crk Chan carry?

About 26,250 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Centinela Ave over Centinella Crk Chan?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 335 ft wide.

Who owns Centinela Ave over Centinella Crk Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.