Dell Avenue over Howland Canal
FairLos Angeles County, California · 1.5MI S/O Venice Blvd · Structure no. 53C1690
- Built
- 1907
- 118 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,582
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dell Avenue over Howland Canal is a concrete arch - deck carrying Dell Avenue over Howland Canal in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1907, so it is 118 years old, older 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 1,582 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,865 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dell Avenue over Howland Canal built?
It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dell Avenue over Howland Canal 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 2024.
How much traffic does Dell Avenue over Howland Canal carry?
About 1,582 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Dell Avenue over Howland Canal?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Dell Avenue over Howland Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.