US Bridges

Van Ness Ave over Storm Drn #587

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI W/O Western Ave · Structure no. 53C1653

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,720
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Ness Ave over Storm Drn #587 is a concrete culvert carrying Van Ness Ave 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 18,720 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,464 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVan Ness Ave
CrossesStorm Drn #587
Location0.5MI W/O Western Ave
RouteCity Street 0L134
Coordinates33.84959, -118.31765
Functional classUrban Minor 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,720 (2012)
Projected traffic22,464 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Van Ness Ave over Storm Drn #587 built?

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

What condition is Van Ness Ave 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 Van Ness Ave over Storm Drn #587 carry?

About 18,720 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Van Ness Ave over Storm Drn #587?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Van Ness Ave over Storm Drn #587?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.