US Bridges

Charlotte Street over Charlotte ST Oh (sptco)

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · Btw Soto St/Cornwell ST · Structure no. 53C1058

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,889
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charlotte Street over Charlotte ST Oh (sptco) is a concrete continuous slab carrying Charlotte Street over Charlotte ST Oh (sptco) in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,889 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,192 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCharlotte Street
CrossesCharlotte ST Oh (sptco)
LocationBtw Soto St/Cornwell ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.05702, -118.20336
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,889 (2016)
Projected traffic9,192 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Charlotte Street over Charlotte ST Oh (sptco) built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charlotte Street over Charlotte ST Oh (sptco) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Charlotte Street over Charlotte ST Oh (sptco) carry?

About 5,889 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Charlotte Street over Charlotte ST Oh (sptco)?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Charlotte Street over Charlotte ST Oh (sptco)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.