US Bridges

Garford ST over Storm Drn #133

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 30FT W/O Clark Ave · Structure no. 53C1591

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
612
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garford ST over Storm Drn #133 is a concrete culvert carrying Garford ST over Storm Drn #133 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 612 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 673 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGarford ST
CrossesStorm Drn #133
Location30FT W/O Clark Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.79196, -118.13422
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic612 (2014)
Projected traffic673 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 Garford ST over Storm Drn #133 built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garford ST over Storm Drn #133 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 Garford ST over Storm Drn #133 carry?

About 612 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Garford ST over Storm Drn #133?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Garford ST over Storm Drn #133?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.