US Bridges

Route 2 over Broadway Uc

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-002-R18.65-LA · Structure no. 53 1916

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
146,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 2 over Broadway Uc is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 2 over Broadway Uc 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 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 146,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 133,665 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 162 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 2
CrossesBroadway Uc
Location07-LA-002-R18.65-LA
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates34.14416, -118.2268
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span197 ft (60 m)
Deck width162 ft (49.5 m)
Roadway width160 ft (48.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146,000 (2020)
Projected traffic133,665 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 Route 2 over Broadway Uc built?

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

What condition is Route 2 over Broadway Uc 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Route 2 over Broadway Uc carry?

About 146,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Route 2 over Broadway Uc?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 197 ft (60 m) and a deck 162 ft wide.

Who owns Route 2 over Broadway Uc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.