US Bridges

Route 2 over Chevy Chase DR

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-002-R19.39-GNDL · Structure no. 53 1968

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
399 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 2 over Chevy Chase DR is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 2 over Chevy Chase DR in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 115,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 128,303 by 2044. The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long and 188 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 2
CrossesChevy Chase DR
Location07-LA-002-R19.39-GNDL
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates34.15509, -118.224
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating93.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length399 ft (121.6 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width188 ft (57.3 m)
Roadway width182 ft (55.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115,000 (2014)
Projected traffic128,303 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure12
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 Chevy Chase DR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 2 over Chevy Chase DR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Route 2 over Chevy Chase DR carry?

About 115,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 2 over Chevy Chase DR?

The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 188 ft wide.

Who owns Route 2 over Chevy Chase DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.