US Bridges

Rosecrans Ave over Dominguez Channel

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 100FT E/O Crenshaw Blvd · Structure no. 53C0612

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,460
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rosecrans Ave over Dominguez Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rosecrans Ave over Dominguez Channel 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 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 33,460 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,150 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRosecrans Ave
CrossesDominguez Channel
Location100FT E/O Crenshaw Blvd
RouteCity Street 0L079
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.90182, -118.32641
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,460 (2013)
Projected traffic40,150 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rosecrans Ave over Dominguez Channel built?

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

What condition is Rosecrans Ave over Dominguez Channel 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rosecrans Ave over Dominguez Channel carry?

About 33,460 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rosecrans Ave over Dominguez Channel?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Rosecrans Ave over Dominguez Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.