US Bridges

Firestone Blvd S over Drainage Chan

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI E/O Bloomfield Ave · Structure no. 53C1698

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,555
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Firestone Blvd S over Drainage Chan is a concrete culvert carrying Firestone Blvd S over Drainage Chan 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 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 3,555 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,911 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFirestone Blvd S
CrossesDrainage Chan
Location0.1MI E/O Bloomfield Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.90043, -118.06138
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,555 (2012)
Projected traffic3,911 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Firestone Blvd S over Drainage Chan built?

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

What condition is Firestone Blvd S over Drainage Chan 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Firestone Blvd S over Drainage Chan carry?

About 3,555 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Firestone Blvd S over Drainage Chan?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Firestone Blvd S over Drainage Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.