US Bridges

Hawthorne Blvd over 116th ST Storm Drn

Good

Los Angeles County, California · At 116th ST · Structure no. 53C0342

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43,918
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawthorne Blvd over 116th ST Storm Drn is a concrete culvert carrying Hawthorne Blvd over 116th ST Storm Drn in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 43,918 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,702 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 180 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHawthorne Blvd
Crosses116th ST Storm Drn
LocationAt 116th ST
RouteCity Street 0L026
Coordinates33.92904, -118.35238
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width180 ft (54.9 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,918 (2012)
Projected traffic52,702 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
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 Hawthorne Blvd over 116th ST Storm Drn built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawthorne Blvd over 116th ST Storm 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Hawthorne Blvd over 116th ST Storm Drn carry?

About 43,918 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hawthorne Blvd over 116th ST Storm Drn?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 180 ft wide.

Who owns Hawthorne Blvd over 116th ST Storm Drn?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.