US Bridges

Centralia ST over Palo Verde Drn

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 150FT W/O Palo Verde Ave · Structure no. 53C0722

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,130
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centralia ST over Palo Verde Drn is a concrete slab carrying Centralia ST over Palo Verde Drn in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 2,130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,343 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCentralia ST
CrossesPalo Verde Drn
Location150FT W/O Palo Verde Ave
RouteCity Street 0L092
Coordinates33.83946, -118.10838
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,130 (2015)
Projected traffic2,343 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 Centralia ST over Palo Verde Drn built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Centralia ST over Palo Verde 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 Centralia ST over Palo Verde Drn carry?

About 2,130 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Centralia ST over Palo Verde Drn?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Centralia ST over Palo Verde Drn?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.