US Bridges

Artesia Blvd over Drn Chan

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.4MI W/O Studebaker RD · Structure no. 53C1702

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,091
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Artesia Blvd over Drn Chan is a concrete culvert carrying Artesia Blvd over Drn Chan in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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 31,091 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,262 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesArtesia Blvd
CrossesDrn Chan
Location0.4MI W/O Studebaker RD
RouteCity Street 0L090
Coordinates33.87279, -118.10223
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,091 (2018)
Projected traffic35,262 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Artesia Blvd over Drn Chan built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Artesia Blvd over Drn 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Artesia Blvd over Drn Chan carry?

About 31,091 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Artesia Blvd over Drn Chan?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Artesia Blvd over Drn Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.