US Bridges

Carson ST over Lakewood Country Clb Puc

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI W/O Lakewood Blvd · Structure no. 53C0559

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,401
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carson ST over Lakewood Country Clb Puc is a concrete frame carrying Carson ST over Lakewood Country Clb Puc in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 31,401 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,681 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCarson ST
CrossesLakewood Country Clb Puc
Location0.5MI W/O Lakewood Blvd
RouteCity Street 0L031
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.83226, -118.15249
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,401 (2015)
Projected traffic37,681 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Carson ST over Lakewood Country Clb Puc built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carson ST over Lakewood Country Clb Puc 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Carson ST over Lakewood Country Clb Puc carry?

About 31,401 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Carson ST over Lakewood Country Clb Puc?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Carson ST over Lakewood Country Clb Puc?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.