US Bridges

Henry Ford Ave over Dominguez Channel

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3 MI S/O Anaheim ST · Structure no. 53C2106

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,333
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henry Ford Ave over Dominguez Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Henry Ford Ave over Dominguez Channel in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8,333 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,674 by 2041. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHenry Ford Ave
CrossesDominguez Channel
Location0.3 MI S/O Anaheim ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.77694, -118.24089
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length201 ft (61.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.4 m)
Roadway width98 ft (30 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,333 (2020)
Projected traffic25,674 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Henry Ford Ave over Dominguez Channel built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henry Ford Ave over Dominguez Channel 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Henry Ford Ave over Dominguez Channel carry?

About 8,333 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Henry Ford Ave over Dominguez Channel?

The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns Henry Ford Ave over Dominguez Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.