US Bridges

Interstate 10 over Motor Ave

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-010-R6.74-LA · Structure no. 53 1552

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
284,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 10 over Motor Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 10 over Motor Ave in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 284,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 286,809 by 2046. The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 10
CrossesMotor Ave
Location07-LA-010-R6.74-LA
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates34.0306, -118.41141
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width141 ft (42.9 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic284,000 (2020)
Projected traffic286,809 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure9
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 10 over Motor Ave built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 10 over Motor Ave 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 10 over Motor Ave carry?

About 284,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 10 over Motor Ave?

The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 10 over Motor Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.