US Bridges

Florence Ave over Interstate 710

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-710-19.73-BELL · Structure no. 53 0834

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Florence Ave over Interstate 710 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Florence Ave 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,200 by 2041. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFlorence Ave
CrossesInterstate 710
Location07-LA-710-19.73-BELL
RouteCity Street 0L120
Coordinates33.9681, -118.16819
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 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 rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2015)
Projected traffic51,200 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Florence Ave over Interstate 710 built?

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

What condition is Florence Ave 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 Florence Ave over Interstate 710 carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Florence Ave over Interstate 710?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Florence Ave over Interstate 710?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.