US Bridges

Lakewood Blvd over Douglas Drn

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI N/O Wardlow RD · Structure no. 53C2272

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38,690
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakewood Blvd over Douglas Drn is a concrete culvert carrying Lakewood Blvd over Douglas Drn in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 38,690 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,428 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 154 ft wide.

CarriesLakewood Blvd
CrossesDouglas Drn
Location0.3MI N/O Wardlow RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.82328, -118.14171
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width154 ft (46.9 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,690 (2012)
Projected traffic46,428 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
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 Lakewood Blvd over Douglas Drn built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakewood Blvd over Douglas 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Lakewood Blvd over Douglas Drn carry?

About 38,690 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lakewood Blvd over Douglas Drn?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.

Who owns Lakewood Blvd over Douglas Drn?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.