US Bridges

Interstate 210 over Flint Canyon Wash

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-210-R21.84-PAS · Structure no. 53 0579

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
452 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
113,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 210 over Flint Canyon Wash is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 210 over Flint Canyon Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 113,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 129,673 by 2042. The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 210
CrossesFlint Canyon Wash
Location07-LA-210-R21.84-PAS
RouteInterstate 210
Coordinates34.18641, -118.17908
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating75.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length452 ft (137.8 m)
Longest span169 ft (51.5 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.5 m)
Roadway width144 ft (43.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113,000 (2015)
Projected traffic129,673 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
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 210 over Flint Canyon Wash built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 210 over Flint Canyon Wash 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 210 over Flint Canyon Wash carry?

About 113,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 210 over Flint Canyon Wash?

The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.5 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 210 over Flint Canyon Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.