US Bridges

Woodruff Ave over Los Cerritos Drn Chann

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.4MI N/O I-405 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0820

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
110 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,755
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodruff Ave over Los Cerritos Drn Chann is a concrete culvert carrying Woodruff Ave over Los Cerritos Drn Chann 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 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 8,755 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,068 by 2044. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWoodruff Ave
CrossesLos Cerritos Drn Chann
Location0.4MI N/O I-405 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0L068
Coordinates33.8071, -118.11446
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,755 (2014)
Projected traffic10,068 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Woodruff Ave over Los Cerritos Drn Chann built?

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

What condition is Woodruff Ave over Los Cerritos Drn Chann 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Woodruff Ave over Los Cerritos Drn Chann carry?

About 8,755 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Woodruff Ave over Los Cerritos Drn Chann?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Woodruff Ave over Los Cerritos Drn Chann?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.