US Bridges

Lakewood Blvd over Del Amo Channel

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-019-3.98-LBCH · Structure no. 53C2305

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakewood Blvd over Del Amo Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Lakewood Blvd over Del Amo Channel in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 27,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40,953 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 167 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLakewood Blvd
CrossesDel Amo Channel
Location07-LA-019-3.98-LBCH
RouteCity Street 19
Coordinates33.84682, -118.14234
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width167 ft (51 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2014)
Projected traffic40,953 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakewood Blvd over Del Amo Channel built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakewood Blvd over Del Amo Channel 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Lakewood Blvd over Del Amo Channel carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Lakewood Blvd over Del Amo Channel?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 167 ft wide.

Who owns Lakewood Blvd over Del Amo Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.