US Bridges

Interstate 10 over Valley Boulevard

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-010-29.55-EMTE · Structure no. 53 0660

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
213,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 10 over Valley Boulevard is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 10 over Valley Boulevard in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 213,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 276,892 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 202 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 10
CrossesValley Boulevard
Location07-LA-010-29.55-EMTE
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates34.0678, -118.02686
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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width202 ft (61.7 m)
Roadway width197 ft (60.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213,000 (2014)
Projected traffic276,892 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure15
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Valley Boulevard built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Interstate 10 over Valley Boulevard 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 10 over Valley Boulevard carry?

About 213,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 10 over Valley Boulevard?

The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 202 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 10 over Valley Boulevard?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.