US Bridges

Gale Ave over Private Drn #507

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI N/O SR-60 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0926

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,138
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gale Ave over Private Drn #507 is a concrete culvert carrying Gale Ave over Private Drn #507 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 21,138 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,366 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGale Ave
CrossesPrivate Drn #507
Location0.3MI N/O SR-60 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0Q959
Coordinates34.00178, -117.93853
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,138 (2017)
Projected traffic25,366 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Gale Ave over Private Drn #507 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gale Ave over Private Drn #507 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Gale Ave over Private Drn #507 carry?

About 21,138 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gale Ave over Private Drn #507?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Gale Ave over Private Drn #507?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.