US Bridges

Normandie Ave over Normandie Ave Drn

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI S/O Sepulveda Bl · Structure no. 53C0858

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,060
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Normandie Ave over Normandie Ave Drn is a concrete culvert carrying Normandie Ave over Normandie Ave Drn in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 18,060 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,672 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNormandie Ave
CrossesNormandie Ave Drn
Location0.5MI S/O Sepulveda Bl
RouteCounty Highway 0L018
Coordinates33.80609, -118.29829
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,060 (2012)
Projected traffic21,672 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Normandie Ave over Normandie Ave Drn built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Normandie Ave over Normandie 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Normandie Ave over Normandie Ave Drn carry?

About 18,060 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Normandie Ave over Normandie Ave Drn?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Normandie Ave over Normandie Ave Drn?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.