US Bridges

Dell Avenue over Sherman Canal

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2MI S/O Venice Blvd · Structure no. 53C1691

Built
1907
118 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,582
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dell Avenue over Sherman Canal is a concrete arch - deck carrying Dell Avenue over Sherman 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,834 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDell Avenue
CrossesSherman Canal
Location0.2MI S/O Venice Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.98329, -118.46543
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,582 (2017)
Projected traffic1,834 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dell Avenue over Sherman Canal built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dell Avenue over Sherman 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 Sherman Canal carry?

About 1,582 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dell Avenue over Sherman Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Dell Avenue over Sherman Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.