US Bridges

Willow Street over Interstate 710

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-710-7.89-LBCH · Structure no. 53 0726

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Street over Interstate 710 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Willow Street over Interstate 710 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,384 by 2041. The structure is 177 ft (53.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWillow Street
CrossesInterstate 710
Location07-LA-710-7.89-LBCH
RouteCity Street 0L030
Coordinates33.80428, -118.20772
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2015)
Projected traffic53,384 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Willow Street over Interstate 710 built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow Street over Interstate 710 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 2024.

How much traffic does Willow Street over Interstate 710 carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Willow Street over Interstate 710?

The structure is 177 ft (53.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Street over Interstate 710?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.