US Bridges

Spring ST over Palo Verde Drn

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 50FT E/O Woodruff Ave · Structure no. 53C0835

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,832
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring ST over Palo Verde Drn is a concrete culvert carrying Spring ST over Palo Verde Drn in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 64 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 28,832 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,598 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSpring ST
CrossesPalo Verde Drn
Location50FT E/O Woodruff Ave
RouteCity Street 0L059
Coordinates33.81039, -118.11434
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,832 (2014)
Projected traffic34,598 by 2044
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 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 Spring ST over Palo Verde Drn built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Spring ST 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Spring ST over Palo Verde Drn carry?

About 28,832 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Spring ST over Palo Verde Drn?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Spring ST over Palo Verde Drn?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.