US Bridges

Parkside DR over Buena Vista Park Chan

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI N/O US-101 Fwy · Structure no. 53C1620

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,530
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parkside DR over Buena Vista Park Chan is a concrete culvert carrying Parkside DR over Buena Vista Park Chan in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,530 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,683 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesParkside DR
CrossesBuena Vista Park Chan
Location0.3MI N/O US-101 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.15511, -118.33077
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,530 (2012)
Projected traffic1,683 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Parkside DR over Buena Vista Park Chan built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parkside DR over Buena Vista Park 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Parkside DR over Buena Vista Park Chan carry?

About 1,530 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Parkside DR over Buena Vista Park Chan?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Parkside DR over Buena Vista Park Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.