US Bridges

Interstate 210 over First Avenue

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-210-R32.08-ADA · Structure no. 53 1890

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

About this bridge

Interstate 210 over First Avenue is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 210 over First 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 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 252,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 270,961 by 2042. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 182 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 210
CrossesFirst Avenue
Location07-LA-210-R32.08-ADA
RouteInterstate 210
Coordinates34.14641, -118.02874
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width182 ft (55.5 m)
Roadway width182 ft (55.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252,000 (2015)
Projected traffic270,961 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure13
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 First 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 First Avenue 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 210 over First Avenue carry?

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

How long is Interstate 210 over First Avenue?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 182 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 210 over First Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.