US Bridges

South ST over Clark Ave Drn

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI E/O Lakewood Blvd · Structure no. 53C0453

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,092
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South ST over Clark Ave Drn is a concrete culvert carrying South ST over Clark Ave Drn in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1962, 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 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 24,092 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,910 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth ST
CrossesClark Ave Drn
Location0.5MI E/O Lakewood Blvd
RouteCity Street 0L074
Coordinates33.86019, -118.13229
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,092 (2015)
Projected traffic28,910 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 South ST over Clark Ave Drn built?

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

What condition is South ST over Clark Ave 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does South ST over Clark Ave Drn carry?

About 24,092 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is South ST over Clark Ave Drn?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns South ST over Clark Ave Drn?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.