US Bridges

7th ST over Emerald Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI E/O B ST · Structure no. 53C1480

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

7th ST over Emerald Wash is a concrete culvert carrying 7th ST over Emerald Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 51 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries7th ST
CrossesEmerald Wash
Location0.1MI E/O B ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.10534, -117.77271
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2017)
Projected traffic51 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 7th ST over Emerald Wash built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7th ST over Emerald Wash 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 7th ST over Emerald Wash carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 7th ST over Emerald Wash?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 7th ST over Emerald Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.