US Bridges

State Route 2 over Ripple Street

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-002-15.32-LA · Structure no. 53 0256

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
153,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 2 over Ripple Street is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 2 over Ripple Street in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 153,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 180,001 by 2047. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 2
CrossesRipple Street
Location07-LA-002-15.32-LA
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates34.10516, -118.24948
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.6 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153,000 (2019)
Projected traffic180,001 by 2047
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 2 over Ripple Street built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 2 over Ripple Street 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 2025.

How much traffic does State Route 2 over Ripple Street carry?

About 153,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 2 over Ripple Street?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 2 over Ripple Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.