US Bridges

Interstate 10 over Rio Hondo

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-010-28.18-EMTE · Structure no. 53 0657

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
469 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
211,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 10 over Rio Hondo is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 10 over Rio Hondo in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 69 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 211,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 255,009 by 2044. The structure is 469 ft (143 m) long and 188 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesInterstate 10
CrossesRio Hondo
Location07-LA-010-28.18-EMTE
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates34.07139, -118.05069
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length469 ft (143 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width188 ft (57.2 m)
Roadway width183 ft (55.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211,600 (2021)
Projected traffic255,009 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure13
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 10 over Rio Hondo built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Interstate 10 over Rio Hondo 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 over Rio Hondo carry?

About 211,600 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Interstate 10 over Rio Hondo?

The structure is 469 ft (143 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 188 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 10 over Rio Hondo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.