US Bridges

Hamilton Ave over Torrance Lateral

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2MI N/O Torrance Blvd · Structure no. 53C1584

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,486
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamilton Ave over Torrance Lateral is a concrete culvert carrying Hamilton Ave over Torrance Lateral in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 9,486 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,909 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHamilton Ave
CrossesTorrance Lateral
Location0.2MI N/O Torrance Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.84477, -118.28614
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,486 (2012)
Projected traffic10,909 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Hamilton Ave over Torrance Lateral built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamilton Ave over Torrance Lateral 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Hamilton Ave over Torrance Lateral carry?

About 9,486 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hamilton Ave over Torrance Lateral?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Hamilton Ave over Torrance Lateral?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.