US Bridges

Imperial Highway over Route 710

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-710-16.99-LYN · Structure no. 53 0827

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
64,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Imperial Highway over Route 710 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Imperial Highway over Route 710 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 64,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,500 by 2041. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesImperial Highway
CrossesRoute 710
Location07-LA-710-16.99-LYN
RouteCity Street 0L100
Coordinates33.93079, -118.17918
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,000 (2015)
Projected traffic98,500 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Imperial Highway over Route 710 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Imperial Highway over Route 710 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 Imperial Highway over Route 710 carry?

About 64,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Imperial Highway over Route 710?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Imperial Highway over Route 710?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.