US Bridges

Vermont Ave over Private Drn #553

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI S/O Sepulveda Bl · Structure no. 53C0833

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,610
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vermont Ave over Private Drn #553 is a concrete culvert carrying Vermont Ave over Private Drn #553 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 58 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 29,610 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,532 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 153 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVermont Ave
CrossesPrivate Drn #553
Location0.1MI S/O Sepulveda Bl
RouteCounty Highway 0L040
Coordinates33.80838, -118.29018
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 2021
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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width153 ft (46.7 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,610 (2014)
Projected traffic35,532 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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

OwnerCounty Highway 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 Vermont Ave over Private Drn #553 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Vermont Ave over Private Drn #553 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 2021.

How much traffic does Vermont Ave over Private Drn #553 carry?

About 29,610 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Vermont Ave over Private Drn #553?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 153 ft wide.

Who owns Vermont Ave over Private Drn #553?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.