US Bridges

Interstate 10 WB over Del Mar Ave

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-010-25.33-SGB · Structure no. 53 0652L

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
108,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 10 WB over Del Mar Ave is a concrete continuous slab carrying Interstate 10 WB over Del Mar Ave in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 72 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 108,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 134,550 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 10 WB
CrossesDel Mar Ave
Location07-LA-010-25.33-SGB
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates34.07195, -118.09969
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108,500 (2021)
Projected traffic134,550 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 10 WB over Del Mar Ave built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Interstate 10 WB over Del Mar Ave 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Interstate 10 WB over Del Mar Ave carry?

About 108,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 10 WB over Del Mar Ave?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 10 WB over Del Mar Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.