US Bridges

Interstate 10 over Walnut Creek Channel

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-010-38.32-WCOV · Structure no. 53 0105

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
223,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 10 over Walnut Creek Channel is a concrete tee beam carrying Interstate 10 over Walnut Creek Channel in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 93 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 223,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 282,477 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 227 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 10
CrossesWalnut Creek Channel
Location07-LA-010-38.32-WCOV
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates34.07163, -117.87601
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width227 ft (69.2 m)
Roadway width222 ft (67.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic223,000 (2014)
Projected traffic282,477 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Interstate 10 over Walnut Creek Channel built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Interstate 10 over Walnut Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 10 over Walnut Creek Channel carry?

About 223,000 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Interstate 10 over Walnut Creek Channel?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 227 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 10 over Walnut Creek Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.