US Bridges

20th Street over Interstate 10

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-010-R3.07-SMCA · Structure no. 53 1598

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,690
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

20th Street over Interstate 10 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 20th Street over Interstate 10 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 15,690 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,417 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries20th Street
CrossesInterstate 10
Location07-LA-010-R3.07-SMCA
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.02311, -118.47339
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,690 (2016)
Projected traffic18,417 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 20th Street over Interstate 10 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 20th Street over Interstate 10 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 20th Street over Interstate 10 carry?

About 15,690 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 20th Street over Interstate 10?

The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns 20th Street over Interstate 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.