US Bridges

Interstate 10 over UP RR

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-010-29.81-EMTE · Structure no. 53 0867

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
179 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
213,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 10 over UP RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 10 over UP RR in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 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 213,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 276,892 by 2043. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 177 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 10
CrossesUP RR
Location07-LA-010-29.81-EMTE
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates34.06766, -118.02216
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width177 ft (54 m)
Roadway width174 ft (52.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213,000 (2017)
Projected traffic276,892 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 UP RR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Interstate 10 over UP RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 10 over UP RR carry?

About 213,000 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Interstate 10 over UP RR?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 177 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 10 over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.