US Bridges

Interstate 110 over 79th Street

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-110-16.52-LA · Structure no. 53 0922

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 110 over 79th Street is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 110 over 79th Street in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 300,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 349,508 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 230 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 110
Crosses79th Street
Location07-LA-110-16.52-LA
RouteInterstate 110
Coordinates33.96776, -118.28052
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 inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating72.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width230 ft (70.1 m)
Roadway width225 ft (68.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300,000 (2022)
Projected traffic349,508 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Interstate 110 over 79th Street built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Interstate 110 over 79th Street 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 110 over 79th Street carry?

About 300,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 110 over 79th Street?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 230 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 110 over 79th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.