US Bridges

Bowdoin ST over Pedestrian Walkway

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1 M W/O Temescal Cyn RD · Structure no. 53C1886

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
975
2016 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Bowdoin ST over Pedestrian Walkway is a concrete slab carrying Bowdoin ST over Pedestrian Walkway in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 975 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,572 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBowdoin ST
CrossesPedestrian Walkway
Location0.1 M W/O Temescal Cyn RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.04671, -118.53156
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic975 (2016)
Projected traffic1,572 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bowdoin ST over Pedestrian Walkway built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bowdoin ST over Pedestrian Walkway 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bowdoin ST over Pedestrian Walkway carry?

About 975 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bowdoin ST over Pedestrian Walkway?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Bowdoin ST over Pedestrian Walkway?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.