US Bridges

Clark Ave over Keynote ST Lateral

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.6MI S/O Carson ST · Structure no. 53C0725

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,790
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark Ave over Keynote ST Lateral is a concrete culvert carrying Clark Ave over Keynote ST Lateral in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 22,790 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,348 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesClark Ave
CrossesKeynote ST Lateral
Location0.6MI S/O Carson ST
RouteCity Street 0L066
Coordinates33.82325, -118.13369
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.7 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,790 (2014)
Projected traffic27,348 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Clark Ave over Keynote ST Lateral built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark Ave over Keynote ST Lateral 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 2024.

How much traffic does Clark Ave over Keynote ST Lateral carry?

About 22,790 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clark Ave over Keynote ST Lateral?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns Clark Ave over Keynote ST Lateral?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.