US Bridges

South ST over Palo Verde Drn

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI E/O Woodruff Ave · Structure no. 53C0454

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,625
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South ST over Palo Verde Drn is a concrete slab carrying South ST over Palo Verde Drn in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 28,625 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,350 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth ST
CrossesPalo Verde Drn
Location0.3MI E/O Woodruff Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.85815, -118.11168
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,625 (2014)
Projected traffic34,350 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 Palo Verde Drn built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is South 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 January 2023.

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

About 28,625 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is South ST over Palo Verde Drn?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns South ST over Palo Verde Drn?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.