US Bridges

National Blvd over Route 10

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-010-R6.31-LA · Structure no. 53 1615

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
410 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,945
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

National Blvd over Route 10 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying National Blvd over Route 10 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 29,945 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,351 by 2042. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNational Blvd
CrossesRoute 10
Location07-LA-010-R6.31-LA
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.0315, -118.41917
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,945 (2022)
Projected traffic41,351 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 National Blvd over Route 10 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is National Blvd over Route 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 National Blvd over Route 10 carry?

About 29,945 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is National Blvd over Route 10?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns National Blvd over Route 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.