US Bridges

Fairplex Drive over Interstate 10

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-010-43.66-POM · Structure no. 53 0874

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
221 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairplex Drive over Interstate 10 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairplex Drive over Interstate 10 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,870 by 2046. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFairplex Drive
CrossesInterstate 10
Location07-LA-010-43.66-POM
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.07306, -117.78757
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2018)
Projected traffic17,870 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Fairplex Drive over Interstate 10 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairplex Drive over Interstate 10 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Fairplex Drive over Interstate 10 carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fairplex Drive over Interstate 10?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Fairplex Drive over Interstate 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.