US Bridges

Del Amo Blvd over Dominguez Chan

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI W/O Avalon Ave · Structure no. 53C2004

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
473 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,200
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Del Amo Blvd over Dominguez Chan is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Del Amo Blvd over Dominguez Chan in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,400 by 2044. The structure is 473 ft (144.3 m) long and 87 ft wide.

CarriesDel Amo Blvd
CrossesDominguez Chan
Location0.3MI W/O Avalon Ave
RouteCity Street 0_
Coordinates33.84624, -118.27165
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length473 ft (144.3 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,200 (2014)
Projected traffic19,400 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Del Amo Blvd over Dominguez Chan built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Del Amo Blvd over Dominguez Chan in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Del Amo Blvd over Dominguez Chan carry?

About 16,200 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Del Amo Blvd over Dominguez Chan?

The structure is 473 ft (144.3 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Del Amo Blvd over Dominguez Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.