US Bridges

Torrance Blvd over Storm Drn #587

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 100FT W/O Western Ave · Structure no. 53C1652

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,200
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Torrance Blvd over Storm Drn #587 is a concrete culvert carrying Torrance Blvd over Storm Drn #587 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 31,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,440 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 512 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTorrance Blvd
CrossesStorm Drn #587
Location100FT W/O Western Ave
RouteCity Street 0L071
Coordinates33.83814, -118.30982
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width512 ft (156 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,200 (2012)
Projected traffic37,440 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Torrance Blvd over Storm Drn #587 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Torrance Blvd over Storm Drn #587 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 Torrance Blvd over Storm Drn #587 carry?

About 31,200 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Torrance Blvd over Storm Drn #587?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 512 ft wide.

Who owns Torrance Blvd over Storm Drn #587?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.