US Bridges

Interstate 710 over Atlantic Ave

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-710-13.62-COM · Structure no. 53 0821

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 710 over Atlantic Ave is a concrete tee beam carrying Interstate 710 over Atlantic Ave in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 71 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 230,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 253,395 by 2041. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 192 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 710
CrossesAtlantic Ave
Location07-LA-710-13.62-COM
RouteInterstate 710
Coordinates33.88449, -118.19054
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width192 ft (58.4 m)
Roadway width177 ft (53.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230,000 (2017)
Projected traffic253,395 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 710 over Atlantic Ave built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Interstate 710 over Atlantic Ave 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 710 over Atlantic Ave carry?

About 230,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 710 over Atlantic Ave?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 192 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 710 over Atlantic Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.