US Bridges

Wardlow RD over Interstate 710

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-710-9.07-LBCH · Structure no. 53 0727

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wardlow RD over Interstate 710 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Wardlow RD over Interstate 710 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,208 by 2041. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWardlow RD
CrossesInterstate 710
Location07-LA-710-9.07-LBCH
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.82157, -118.20721
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2015)
Projected traffic36,208 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
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 Wardlow RD over Interstate 710 built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wardlow RD over Interstate 710 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Wardlow RD over Interstate 710 carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wardlow RD over Interstate 710?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Wardlow RD over Interstate 710?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.