US Bridges

Interstate 710 over Storm Drain

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-710-21.50-BELL · Structure no. 53 1036

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
207,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 710 over Storm Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Interstate 710 over Storm Drain in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1957, 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 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 207,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 225,835 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 710
CrossesStorm Drain
Location07-LA-710-21.50-BELL
RouteInterstate 710
Coordinates33.99322, -118.17574
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207,000 (2017)
Projected traffic225,835 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 710 over Storm Drain built?

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

What condition is Interstate 710 over Storm Drain 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 Storm Drain carry?

About 207,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 710 over Storm Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Interstate 710 over Storm Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.