US Bridges

Monlaco RD over Los Cerritos Drn

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2MI W/O Bellflower Blvd · Structure no. 53C1587

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
816
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monlaco RD over Los Cerritos Drn is a concrete culvert carrying Monlaco RD over Los Cerritos Drn in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 816 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 898 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMonlaco RD
CrossesLos Cerritos Drn
Location0.2MI W/O Bellflower Blvd
RouteCity Street 0MS63
Coordinates33.82215, -118.12991
Functional classUrban Collector

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic816 (2014)
Projected traffic898 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Monlaco RD over Los Cerritos Drn built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monlaco RD over Los Cerritos Drn 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 2024.

How much traffic does Monlaco RD over Los Cerritos Drn carry?

About 816 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Monlaco RD over Los Cerritos Drn?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Monlaco RD over Los Cerritos Drn?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.