US Bridges

Imperial HWY over Bombardier Ave Drn

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 200FT E/O I-5 Fwy · Structure no. 53C1904

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
56,855
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Imperial HWY over Bombardier Ave Drn is a concrete culvert carrying Imperial HWY over Bombardier Ave Drn in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 56,855 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,006 by 2047. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesImperial HWY
CrossesBombardier Ave Drn
Location200FT E/O I-5 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0L100
Coordinates33.917, -118.07932
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,855 (2012)
Projected traffic71,006 by 2047
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Imperial HWY over Bombardier Ave Drn built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Imperial HWY over Bombardier Ave Drn 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Imperial HWY over Bombardier Ave Drn carry?

About 56,855 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Imperial HWY over Bombardier Ave Drn?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Imperial HWY over Bombardier Ave Drn?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.