US Bridges

Interstate 10 over Park Avenue

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-010-45.55-POM · Structure no. 53 0854

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
247,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 10 over Park Avenue is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 10 over Park Avenue in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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 247,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 275,377 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 175 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 10
CrossesPark Avenue
Location07-LA-010-45.55-POM
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates34.07241, -117.75526
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJanuary 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 rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.3 m)
Deck width175 ft (53.3 m)
Roadway width170 ft (51.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic247,000 (2016)
Projected traffic275,377 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure11
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 10 over Park Avenue built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Interstate 10 over Park Avenue 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 10 over Park Avenue carry?

About 247,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 10 over Park Avenue?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 175 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 10 over Park Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.