US Bridges

Stearns ST over Los Cerritos Dra Cha

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI W/O Studebaker RD · Structure no. 53C0634

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,330
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stearns ST over Los Cerritos Dra Cha is a concrete continuous slab carrying Stearns ST over Los Cerritos Dra Cha in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 11,330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,030 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStearns ST
CrossesLos Cerritos Dra Cha
Location0.3MI W/O Studebaker RD
RouteCity Street 0L721
Coordinates33.79542, -118.10372
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,330 (2014)
Projected traffic13,030 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Stearns ST over Los Cerritos Dra Cha built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stearns ST over Los Cerritos Dra Cha 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 2024.

How much traffic does Stearns ST over Los Cerritos Dra Cha carry?

About 11,330 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Stearns ST over Los Cerritos Dra Cha?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Stearns ST over Los Cerritos Dra Cha?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.