US Bridges

Candlewood ST over Palo Verde Drn

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.9MI E/O Bellflower Blv · Structure no. 53C0644

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,949
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Candlewood ST over Palo Verde Drn is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Candlewood ST over Palo Verde Drn in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 3,949 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,344 by 2045. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCandlewood ST
CrossesPalo Verde Drn
Location0.9MI E/O Bellflower Blv
RouteCity Street 0Q827
Coordinates33.85311, -118.11143
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,949 (2015)
Projected traffic4,344 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Candlewood ST over Palo Verde Drn built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Candlewood 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 2025.

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

About 3,949 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Candlewood ST over Palo Verde Drn?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Candlewood ST over Palo Verde Drn?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.