US Bridges

Interstate 710 over Atlantic Blvd

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-710-21.92-BELL · Structure no. 53 1009

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
217,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 710 over Atlantic Blvd is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 710 over Atlantic Blvd in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 68 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 6 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 217,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 230,000 by 2041. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 153 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 710
CrossesAtlantic Blvd
Location07-LA-710-21.92-BELL
RouteInterstate 710
Coordinates33.9976, -118.17651
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width153 ft (46.6 m)
Roadway width115 ft (34.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217,000 (2017)
Projected traffic230,000 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 710 over Atlantic Blvd built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Interstate 710 over Atlantic Blvd 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 710 over Atlantic Blvd carry?

About 217,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 710 over Atlantic Blvd?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 153 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 710 over Atlantic Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.