US Bridges

Cesar E. Chavez Av over Interstate 710

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-710-24.97-LA · Structure no. 53 1154

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cesar E. Chavez Av over Interstate 710 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cesar E. Chavez Av over Interstate 710 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,244 by 2044. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCesar E. Chavez Av
CrossesInterstate 710
Location07-LA-710-24.97-LA
RouteCounty Highway 0L342
Coordinates34.04048, -118.17034
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2015)
Projected traffic18,244 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
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 Cesar E. Chavez Av over Interstate 710 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cesar E. Chavez Av over Interstate 710 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Cesar E. Chavez Av over Interstate 710 carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cesar E. Chavez Av over Interstate 710?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Cesar E. Chavez Av over Interstate 710?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.