US Bridges

Wardlow RD over Palo Verde Drn

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 50FT W/O Los Coyotes Diag · Structure no. 53C0729

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,760
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wardlow RD over Palo Verde Drn is a concrete culvert carrying Wardlow RD over Palo Verde Drn in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,760 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWardlow RD
CrossesPalo Verde Drn
Location50FT W/O Los Coyotes Diag
RouteCity Street 0L060
Coordinates33.81871, -118.10975
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,760 (2014)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Wardlow RD over Palo Verde Drn built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wardlow RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Wardlow RD over Palo Verde Drn carry?

About 14,760 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wardlow RD over Palo Verde Drn?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Wardlow RD over Palo Verde Drn?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.