US Bridges

213th ST over Dominguez Chan

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI N/O Carson ST · Structure no. 53C1435

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
250 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

213th ST over Dominguez Chan is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 213th ST over Dominguez Chan in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2044. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries213th ST
CrossesDominguez Chan
Location0.3MI N/O Carson ST
RouteCity Street 0Q812
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.83536, -118.25822
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2014)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 213th ST over Dominguez Chan built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is 213th ST over Dominguez Chan 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 213th ST over Dominguez Chan carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 213th ST over Dominguez Chan?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 213th ST over Dominguez Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.