US Bridges

Western Ave over Dominguez Chan

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1 MI S/O Artesia Blvd · Structure no. 53C0714

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,280
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Western Ave over Dominguez Chan is a concrete culvert carrying Western Ave over Dominguez Chan in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 33,280 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,936 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWestern Ave
CrossesDominguez Chan
Location0.1 MI S/O Artesia Blvd
RouteCity Street 0L005
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.87112, -118.30905
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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,280 (2013)
Projected traffic39,936 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Western Ave over Dominguez Chan built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Western Ave 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Western Ave over Dominguez Chan carry?

About 33,280 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Western Ave over Dominguez Chan?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Western Ave over Dominguez Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.