US Bridges

E10 On-Ramp over Ballona Creek

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Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-010-R9.12-LA · Structure no. 53 1610G

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,750
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E10 On-Ramp over Ballona Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying E10 On-Ramp over Ballona Creek 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 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 7,750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,505 by 2042. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE10 On-Ramp
CrossesBallona Creek
Location07-LA-010-R9.12-LA
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates34.03553, -118.37346
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,750 (2018)
Projected traffic10,505 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E10 On-Ramp over Ballona Creek built?

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

What condition is E10 On-Ramp over Ballona Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does E10 On-Ramp over Ballona Creek carry?

About 7,750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E10 On-Ramp over Ballona Creek?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns E10 On-Ramp over Ballona Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.