US Bridges

N Gaffey Street over Open Land

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-110-R0.75-LA · Structure no. 53 0397Y

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,470
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Gaffey Street over Open Land is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying N Gaffey Street over Open Land in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 30,470 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,362 by 2044. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Gaffey Street
CrossesOpen Land
Location07-LA-110-R0.75-LA
RouteState Highway 110
Coordinates33.74731, -118.29286
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,470 (2020)
Projected traffic50,362 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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 N Gaffey Street over Open Land built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Gaffey Street over Open Land 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does N Gaffey Street over Open Land carry?

About 30,470 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N Gaffey Street over Open Land?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns N Gaffey Street over Open Land?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.