US Bridges

Gladstone ST over Puddingstone Chan

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI S/O Allen Ave · Structure no. 53C1871

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,174
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gladstone ST over Puddingstone Chan is a concrete culvert carrying Gladstone ST 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 3,174 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,491 by 2041. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGladstone ST
CrossesPuddingstone Chan
Location0.1MI S/O Allen Ave
RouteCity Street 0L529
Coordinates34.11374, -117.79093
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 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,174 (2012)
Projected traffic3,491 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Gladstone ST over Puddingstone Chan built?

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

What condition is Gladstone ST 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 Gladstone ST over Puddingstone Chan carry?

About 3,174 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Gladstone ST over Puddingstone Chan?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Gladstone ST over Puddingstone Chan?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.