US Bridges

Via Campesina over Olmsted Ck

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 1.0MI W/O Palos Verdes DR · Structure no. 53C0524

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,122
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Via Campesina over Olmsted Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying Via Campesina over Olmsted Ck in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,122 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,234 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesVia Campesina
CrossesOlmsted Ck
Location1.0MI W/O Palos Verdes DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.79678, -118.38319
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,122 (2014)
Projected traffic1,234 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Via Campesina over Olmsted Ck built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Via Campesina over Olmsted Ck 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 2022.

How much traffic does Via Campesina over Olmsted Ck carry?

About 1,122 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Via Campesina over Olmsted Ck?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Via Campesina over Olmsted Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.