US Bridges

Normandie Ave over Dominguez Chan

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2MI S/O Artesia Blvd · Structure no. 53C1440

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,420
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Normandie Ave over Dominguez Chan is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Normandie Ave over Dominguez Chan in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 21,420 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,704 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNormandie Ave
CrossesDominguez Chan
Location0.2MI S/O Artesia Blvd
RouteCity Street 0L018
Coordinates33.87109, -118.29892
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,420 (2012)
Projected traffic25,704 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Normandie Ave over Dominguez Chan built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Normandie Ave over Dominguez Chan 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Normandie Ave over Dominguez Chan carry?

About 21,420 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Normandie Ave over Dominguez Chan?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Normandie Ave over Dominguez Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.