US Bridges

FAIRFAX-W10 Onramp over Ballona Crk & Access RD

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-010-R9.10-LA · Structure no. 53 1671K

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
354 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAIRFAX-W10 Onramp over Ballona Crk & Access RD is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAIRFAX-W10 Onramp over Ballona Crk & Access RD 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 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,335 by 2046. The structure is 354 ft (107.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAIRFAX-W10 Onramp
CrossesBallona Crk & Access RD
Location07-LA-010-R9.10-LA
RouteInterstate 10
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.03631, -118.37334
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length354 ft (107.8 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,700 (2022)
Projected traffic15,335 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 FAIRFAX-W10 Onramp over Ballona Crk & Access RD built?

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

What condition is FAIRFAX-W10 Onramp over Ballona Crk & Access RD 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 FAIRFAX-W10 Onramp over Ballona Crk & Access RD carry?

About 11,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAIRFAX-W10 Onramp over Ballona Crk & Access RD?

The structure is 354 ft (107.8 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAIRFAX-W10 Onramp over Ballona Crk & Access RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.