US Bridges

Balboa Blvd over Bee Canyon Culvert

Good

Los Angeles County, California · Bet Orozco St/Lisette ST · Structure no. 53C1097

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,300
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Balboa Blvd over Bee Canyon Culvert is a concrete culvert carrying Balboa Blvd over Bee Canyon Culvert in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 27,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,914 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBalboa Blvd
CrossesBee Canyon Culvert
LocationBet Orozco St/Lisette ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.30604, -118.50148
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,300 (2018)
Projected traffic36,914 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Balboa Blvd over Bee Canyon Culvert built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Balboa Blvd over Bee Canyon Culvert 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Balboa Blvd over Bee Canyon Culvert carry?

About 27,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Balboa Blvd over Bee Canyon Culvert?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Balboa Blvd over Bee Canyon Culvert?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.