US Bridges

Cesar Chavez Av over RTE 10 Conn Busway

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-010-S0.10-LA · Structure no. 53 0392

Built
1906
119 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cesar Chavez Av over RTE 10 Conn Busway is a concrete arch - deck carrying Cesar Chavez Av over RTE 10 Conn Busway in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1906, so it is 119 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,508 by 2042. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCesar Chavez Av
CrossesRTE 10 Conn Busway
Location07-LA-010-S0.10-LA
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.05315, -118.22275
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2018)
Projected traffic22,508 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cesar Chavez Av over RTE 10 Conn Busway built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cesar Chavez Av over RTE 10 Conn Busway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Cesar Chavez Av over RTE 10 Conn Busway carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cesar Chavez Av over RTE 10 Conn Busway?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Cesar Chavez Av over RTE 10 Conn Busway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.