US Bridges

Clara Street over Interstate 710

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-710-19.40-BELL · Structure no. 53 0833

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clara Street over Interstate 710 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Clara Street over Interstate 710 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,900 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesClara Street
CrossesInterstate 710
Location07-LA-710-19.40-BELL
RouteCity Street 0L677
Coordinates33.96358, -118.16973
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 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 rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2015)
Projected traffic15,900 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Clara Street over Interstate 710 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clara Street over Interstate 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Clara Street over Interstate 710 carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Clara Street over Interstate 710?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Clara Street over Interstate 710?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.