US Bridges

Crenshaw Blvd over Dominguez Chan

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI S/O Rosecrans Ave · Structure no. 53C0695

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,968
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crenshaw Blvd over Dominguez Chan is a concrete culvert carrying Crenshaw Blvd over Dominguez Chan 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 28,968 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,762 by 2040. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCrenshaw Blvd
CrossesDominguez Chan
Location0.1MI S/O Rosecrans Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0L036
Coordinates33.9015, -118.32637
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,968 (2012)
Projected traffic34,762 by 2040
Trucks6%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Crenshaw Blvd over Dominguez Chan built?

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

What condition is Crenshaw Blvd over Dominguez Chan 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 2021.

How much traffic does Crenshaw Blvd over Dominguez Chan carry?

About 28,968 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Crenshaw Blvd over Dominguez Chan?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Crenshaw Blvd over Dominguez Chan?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.