US Bridges

Civic Center DR over Artesia-Norwalk Storm Dn

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Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI W/O Norwalk Blvd · Structure no. 53C0687

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,525
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Civic Center DR over Artesia-Norwalk Storm Dn is a concrete culvert carrying Civic Center DR over Artesia-Norwalk Storm Dn 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 2,525 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,778 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCivic Center DR
CrossesArtesia-Norwalk Storm Dn
Location0.1MI W/O Norwalk Blvd
RouteCity Street 0Q850
Coordinates33.82945, -118.07498
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,525 (2014)
Projected traffic2,778 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Civic Center DR over Artesia-Norwalk Storm Dn built?

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

What condition is Civic Center DR over Artesia-Norwalk Storm Dn 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Civic Center DR over Artesia-Norwalk Storm Dn carry?

About 2,525 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Civic Center DR over Artesia-Norwalk Storm Dn?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Civic Center DR over Artesia-Norwalk Storm Dn?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.