US Bridges

State Route 170 over Colfax Ave

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-170-R15.91-LA · Structure no. 53 1683

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
214 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
184,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 170 over Colfax Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 170 over Colfax Ave in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 184,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192,093 by 2039. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 176 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 170
CrossesColfax Ave
Location07-LA-170-R15.91-LA
RouteState Highway 170
Coordinates34.17144, -118.38751
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width176 ft (53.7 m)
Roadway width172 ft (52.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184,000 (2019)
Projected traffic192,093 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 State Route 170 over Colfax Ave built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 170 over Colfax Ave 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does State Route 170 over Colfax Ave carry?

About 184,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 170 over Colfax Ave?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 176 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 170 over Colfax Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.