US Bridges

W10-VENICE 187 Off over Ballona Creek

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Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-010-R9.15-LA · Structure no. 53 1612F

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,910
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W10-VENICE 187 Off over Ballona Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W10-VENICE 187 Off 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 19,910 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,516 by 2046. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW10-VENICE 187 Off
CrossesBallona Creek
Location07-LA-010-R9.15-LA
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates34.03676, -118.37218
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,910 (2024)
Projected traffic27,516 by 2046
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 W10-VENICE 187 Off over Ballona Creek built?

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

What condition is W10-VENICE 187 Off 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does W10-VENICE 187 Off over Ballona Creek carry?

About 19,910 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W10-VENICE 187 Off over Ballona Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns W10-VENICE 187 Off over Ballona Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.