US Bridges

Harpers Way over Storm Drn #587

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI N/O Torrance Blvd · Structure no. 53C1654

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,333
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harpers Way over Storm Drn #587 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Harpers Way over Storm Drn #587 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,333 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,666 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHarpers Way
CrossesStorm Drn #587
Location0.5MI N/O Torrance Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.84369, -118.31432
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,333 (2012)
Projected traffic3,666 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 Harpers Way over Storm Drn #587 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harpers Way over Storm Drn #587 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2021.

How much traffic does Harpers Way over Storm Drn #587 carry?

About 3,333 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Harpers Way over Storm Drn #587?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Harpers Way over Storm Drn #587?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.