US Bridges

Hardwick ST over Downey Ave Drn

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Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI W/O Lakewood Blvd · Structure no. 53C0718

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,379
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardwick ST over Downey Ave Drn is a concrete slab carrying Hardwick ST over Downey Ave Drn in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 4,379 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,817 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHardwick ST
CrossesDowney Ave Drn
Location0.5MI W/O Lakewood Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.8502, -118.15053
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,379 (2015)
Projected traffic4,817 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Hardwick ST over Downey Ave Drn built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardwick ST over Downey Ave Drn 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Hardwick ST over Downey Ave Drn carry?

About 4,379 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hardwick ST over Downey Ave Drn?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Hardwick ST over Downey Ave Drn?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.