US Bridges

SR 2 over Colorado Blvd

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-002-R18.52-LA · Structure no. 53 1915

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
143,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Colorado Blvd is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2 over Colorado Blvd in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 143,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 150,109 by 2041. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 152 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2
CrossesColorado Blvd
Location07-LA-002-R18.52-LA
RouteState Highway 2
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.14254, -118.22732
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span199 ft (60.7 m)
Deck width152 ft (46.3 m)
Roadway width148 ft (45.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143,000 (2020)
Projected traffic150,109 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure9
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 SR 2 over Colorado Blvd built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Colorado Blvd 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Colorado Blvd carry?

About 143,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Colorado Blvd?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 199 ft (60.7 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Colorado Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.