US Bridges

Van Ness Ave over Dominguez Chan

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI N/O Artesia Blvd · Structure no. 53C1562

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,280
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Ness Ave over Dominguez Chan is a concrete culvert carrying Van Ness Ave over Dominguez Chan 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 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 14,280 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,422 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVan Ness Ave
CrossesDominguez Chan
Location0.3MI N/O Artesia Blvd
RouteCity Street 0L134
Coordinates33.87785, -118.31772
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 inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,280 (2012)
Projected traffic16,422 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Van Ness Ave over Dominguez Chan built?

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

What condition is Van Ness 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Van Ness Ave over Dominguez Chan carry?

About 14,280 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Van Ness Ave over Dominguez Chan?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Van Ness Ave over Dominguez Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.