US Bridges

Hellman Ave over Interstate 710

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-710-R27.11-LA · Structure no. 53 1708

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hellman Ave over Interstate 710 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hellman Ave over Interstate 710 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2042. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHellman Ave
CrossesInterstate 710
Location07-LA-710-R27.11-LA
RouteCity Street 0L358
Coordinates34.06959, -118.16257
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2015)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 Hellman Ave over Interstate 710 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hellman Ave over Interstate 710 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Hellman Ave over Interstate 710 carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hellman Ave over Interstate 710?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Hellman Ave over Interstate 710?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.