US Bridges

Artesia Blvd over Dominguez Chan

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI W/O Western Ave · Structure no. 53C2039

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,440
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Artesia Blvd over Dominguez Chan is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Artesia Blvd over Dominguez Chan in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 37,440 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,758 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesArtesia Blvd
CrossesDominguez Chan
Location0.1MI W/O Western Ave
RouteCity Street 0L090
Coordinates33.87273, -118.31157
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,440 (2012)
Projected traffic46,758 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Artesia Blvd over Dominguez Chan built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Artesia Blvd over Dominguez 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Artesia Blvd over Dominguez Chan carry?

About 37,440 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Artesia Blvd over Dominguez Chan?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Artesia Blvd over Dominguez Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.