US Bridges

Candlewood ST over Clark Ave Drn

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 400FT E/O Clark Ave · Structure no. 53C0841

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,200
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Candlewood ST over Clark Ave Drn is a concrete culvert carrying Candlewood ST over Clark Ave Drn in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,280 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCandlewood ST
CrossesClark Ave Drn
Location400FT E/O Clark Ave
RouteCity Street 0Q827
Coordinates33.85358, -118.13227
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2015)
Projected traffic8,280 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 Clark Ave Drn built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Candlewood ST over Clark 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Candlewood ST over Clark Ave Drn carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Candlewood ST over Clark Ave Drn?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Candlewood ST over Clark Ave Drn?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.