US Bridges

Interstate 210 over Fifth Avenue

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-210-R32.61-MNRO · Structure no. 53 1882

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
484 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
252,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 210 over Fifth Avenue is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 210 over Fifth Avenue in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 57 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 252,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 267,378 by 2043. The structure is 484 ft (147.6 m) long and 177 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 210
CrossesFifth Avenue
Location07-LA-210-R32.61-MNRO
RouteInterstate 210
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.14264, -118.02082
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length484 ft (147.6 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width177 ft (54 m)
Roadway width150 ft (45.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252,000 (2015)
Projected traffic267,378 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 210 over Fifth Avenue built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Interstate 210 over Fifth Avenue 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 210 over Fifth Avenue carry?

About 252,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 210 over Fifth Avenue?

The structure is 484 ft (147.6 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 177 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 210 over Fifth Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.