US Bridges

Long Beach Blvd over Route 710

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-710-12.01-LBCH · Structure no. 53 0819

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
394 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Beach Blvd over Route 710 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Long Beach Blvd over Route 710 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,000 by 2041. The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLong Beach Blvd
CrossesRoute 710
Location07-LA-710-12.01-LBCH
RouteCity Street 0L061
Coordinates33.86293, -118.19968
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length394 ft (120.1 m)
Longest span224 ft (68.3 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.1 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2017)
Projected traffic38,000 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
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 Long Beach Blvd over Route 710 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long Beach Blvd over Route 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 Long Beach Blvd over Route 710 carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Long Beach Blvd over Route 710?

The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long with a longest span of 224 ft (68.3 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns Long Beach Blvd over Route 710?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.