US Bridges

Ocaso Ave over LA Mirada Crk Br

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2MI N/O Imperial HWY · Structure no. 53C1696

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,030
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ocaso Ave over LA Mirada Crk Br is a concrete culvert carrying Ocaso Ave over LA Mirada Crk Br in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 3,030 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,333 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOcaso Ave
CrossesLA Mirada Crk Br
Location0.2MI N/O Imperial HWY
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.91878, -118.00425
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,030 (2013)
Projected traffic3,333 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Ocaso Ave over LA Mirada Crk Br built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ocaso Ave over LA Mirada Crk Br 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ocaso Ave over LA Mirada Crk Br carry?

About 3,030 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Ocaso Ave over LA Mirada Crk Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Ocaso Ave over LA Mirada Crk Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.