US Bridges

Manhattan Bch Blvd over Dominguez Chan

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI W/O Crenshaw Blvd · Structure no. 53C0713

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,942
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manhattan Bch Blvd over Dominguez Chan is a concrete culvert carrying Manhattan Bch Blvd over Dominguez Chan in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 21,942 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,330 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesManhattan Bch Blvd
CrossesDominguez Chan
Location0.5MI W/O Crenshaw Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0L078
Coordinates33.88728, -118.33511
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
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 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 length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,942 (2012)
Projected traffic26,330 by 2041
Trucks4%
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

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 Manhattan Bch Blvd over Dominguez Chan built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Manhattan Bch Blvd over Dominguez Chan 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Manhattan Bch Blvd over Dominguez Chan carry?

About 21,942 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Manhattan Bch Blvd over Dominguez Chan?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Manhattan Bch Blvd over Dominguez Chan?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.