US Bridges

Candlewood ST over Downey Ave Drn

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 200FT E/O Downey Ave · Structure no. 53C0782

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,639
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Candlewood ST over Downey Ave Drn is a concrete slab carrying Candlewood ST over Downey Ave Drn 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 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 14,639 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,835 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCandlewood ST
CrossesDowney Ave Drn
Location200FT E/O Downey Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.85376, -118.15052
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 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 width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,639 (2015)
Projected traffic16,835 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 Candlewood ST over Downey Ave Drn built?

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

What condition is Candlewood 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 Candlewood ST over Downey Ave Drn carry?

About 14,639 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Candlewood 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 65 ft wide.

Who owns Candlewood ST over Downey Ave Drn?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.