US Bridges

Vermont Ave over Dominguez Channel

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 1/4 MI S/O Artesia Blvd · Structure no. 53C0664

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vermont Ave over Dominguez Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Vermont Ave over Dominguez Channel in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,732 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVermont Ave
CrossesDominguez Channel
Location1/4 MI S/O Artesia Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.87096, -118.29066
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 inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,000 (2020)
Projected traffic58,732 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 Vermont Ave over Dominguez Channel built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vermont 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Vermont Ave over Dominguez Channel carry?

About 38,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Vermont Ave over Dominguez Channel?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Vermont Ave over Dominguez Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.