US Bridges

Tenth Ave over Interstate 10

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-010-R11.70-LA · Structure no. 53 1570

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tenth Ave over Interstate 10 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tenth Ave over Interstate 10 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,018 by 2045. The structure is 270 ft (82.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTenth Ave
CrossesInterstate 10
Location07-LA-010-R11.70-LA
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.03498, -118.32836
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2014)
Projected traffic9,018 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Tenth Ave over Interstate 10 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tenth Ave over Interstate 10 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Tenth Ave over Interstate 10 carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tenth Ave over Interstate 10?

The structure is 270 ft (82.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Tenth Ave over Interstate 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.