US Bridges

I 10 over Lexington Ave

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-010-28.84-EMTE · Structure no. 53 0883

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
236,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 10 over Lexington Ave is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 10 over Lexington Ave in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 236,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 267,784 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 222 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 10
CrossesLexington Ave
Location07-LA-010-28.84-EMTE
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates34.06813, -118.03951
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 48 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width222 ft (67.7 m)
Roadway width216 ft (65.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236,000 (2017)
Projected traffic267,784 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure14
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 I 10 over Lexington Ave built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is I 10 over Lexington Ave 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 I 10 over Lexington Ave carry?

About 236,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I 10 over Lexington Ave?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 222 ft wide.

Who owns I 10 over Lexington Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.