US Bridges

Sta RTE 2 over Ripple Street

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-002-15.44-LA · Structure no. 53 0283F

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sta RTE 2 over Ripple Street is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Sta RTE 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,659 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSta RTE 2
CrossesRipple Street
Location07-LA-002-15.44-LA
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates34.10524, -118.25042
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2019)
Projected traffic7,659 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 Sta RTE 2 over Ripple Street built?

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

What condition is Sta RTE 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sta RTE 2 over Ripple Street carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sta RTE 2 over Ripple Street?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sta RTE 2 over Ripple Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.