US Bridges

State Route 90 over Mesmer Ave

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-090-2.33-LA · Structure no. 53 1950

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
154,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 90 over Mesmer Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 90 over Mesmer Ave 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 154,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 204,109 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 181 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 90
CrossesMesmer Ave
Location07-LA-090-2.33-LA
RouteState Highway 90
Coordinates33.98795, -118.40417
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 inspectionAugust 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width181 ft (55.2 m)
Roadway width179 ft (54.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154,000 (2015)
Projected traffic204,109 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure10
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 State Route 90 over Mesmer Ave built?

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

What condition is State Route 90 over Mesmer Ave 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 90 over Mesmer Ave carry?

About 154,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 90 over Mesmer Ave?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 181 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 90 over Mesmer Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.