US Bridges

Interstate 10 over Ballona Crk Fairfax Off

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-010-R9.12-LA · Structure no. 53 1579

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
383 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
275,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 10 over Ballona Crk Fairfax Off is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 10 over Ballona Crk Fairfax Off 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 275,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 286,981 by 2042. The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 10
CrossesBallona Crk Fairfax Off
Location07-LA-010-R9.12-LA
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates34.03585, -118.37321
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length383 ft (116.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width141 ft (42.9 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275,000 (2022)
Projected traffic286,981 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 10 over Ballona Crk Fairfax Off built?

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

What condition is Interstate 10 over Ballona Crk Fairfax Off 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 Ballona Crk Fairfax Off carry?

About 275,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 10 over Ballona Crk Fairfax Off?

The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 10 over Ballona Crk Fairfax Off?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.