US Bridges

Interstate 10 EB over Sixth Street

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-010-23.65-ALH · Structure no. 53 0809R

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107,500
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 10 EB over Sixth Street is a concrete frame carrying Interstate 10 EB over Sixth Street in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 72 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 107,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 133,213 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 10 EB
CrossesSixth Street
Location07-LA-010-23.65-ALH
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates34.07131, -118.12893
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.4 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107,500 (2009)
Projected traffic133,213 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 EB over Sixth Street built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Interstate 10 EB over Sixth Street 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 January 2021.

How much traffic does Interstate 10 EB over Sixth Street carry?

About 107,500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 10 EB over Sixth Street?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 10 EB over Sixth Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.