US Bridges

Cerritos Avenue over Interstate 210

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-210-R40.07-AZU · Structure no. 53 2023

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cerritos Avenue over Interstate 210 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cerritos Avenue over Interstate 210 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,302 by 2042. The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCerritos Avenue
CrossesInterstate 210
Location07-LA-210-R40.07-AZU
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.12141, -117.89953
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (65 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2015)
Projected traffic10,302 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Cerritos Avenue over Interstate 210 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cerritos Avenue over Interstate 210 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Cerritos Avenue over Interstate 210 carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cerritos Avenue over Interstate 210?

The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Cerritos Avenue over Interstate 210?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.