US Bridges

Vernon Avenue over Route 210

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-210-R38.96-AZU · Structure no. 53 1887

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
274 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,700
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vernon Avenue over Route 210 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vernon Avenue over Route 210 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1968, 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 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,362 by 2042. The structure is 274 ft (83.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVernon Avenue
CrossesRoute 210
Location07-LA-210-R38.96-AZU
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.12673, -117.91601
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.4 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2015)
Projected traffic12,362 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Vernon Avenue over Route 210 built?

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

What condition is Vernon Avenue over Route 210 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 2023.

How much traffic does Vernon Avenue over Route 210 carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Vernon Avenue over Route 210?

The structure is 274 ft (83.4 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Vernon Avenue over Route 210?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.