US Bridges

Palomares Ave over Puddingstone Chan

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI E/O Sandimas Cn RD · Structure no. 53C1857

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,224
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palomares Ave over Puddingstone Chan is a concrete culvert carrying Palomares Ave over Puddingstone Chan in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,224 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,346 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPalomares Ave
CrossesPuddingstone Chan
Location0.1MI E/O Sandimas Cn RD
RouteCity Street 0QP50
Coordinates34.10293, -117.79133
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,224 (2012)
Projected traffic1,346 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 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 Palomares Ave over Puddingstone Chan built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palomares Ave over Puddingstone 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 2021.

How much traffic does Palomares Ave over Puddingstone Chan carry?

About 1,224 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Palomares Ave over Puddingstone Chan?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Palomares Ave over Puddingstone Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.