US Bridges

Ave 36 Oc over Route 2

Poor

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-002-16.64-LA · Structure no. 53 0780

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave 36 Oc over Route 2 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ave 36 Oc over Route 2 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2047. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAve 36 Oc
CrossesRoute 2
Location07-LA-002-16.64-LA
RouteCity Street 0Q400
Coordinates34.11813, -118.23523
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2019)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2047
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ave 36 Oc over Route 2 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave 36 Oc over Route 2 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does Ave 36 Oc over Route 2 carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ave 36 Oc over Route 2?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Ave 36 Oc over Route 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.