US Bridges

Normandie Ave over 212th ST Drain

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · Bt 212th ST-213th ST · Structure no. 53C0795

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2020 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Normandie Ave over 212th ST Drain is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Normandie Ave over 212th ST Drain 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,579 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 152 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNormandie Ave
Crosses212th ST Drain
LocationBt 212th ST-213th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.83556, -118.29911
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width152 ft (46.3 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2020)
Projected traffic36,579 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Normandie Ave over 212th ST Drain built?

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

What condition is Normandie Ave over 212th ST Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Normandie Ave over 212th ST Drain carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Normandie Ave over 212th ST Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.

Who owns Normandie Ave over 212th ST Drain?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.