US Bridges

State Route 47 WB over Pacific Ave

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-047-R0.17-LA · Structure no. 53 2031L

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 47 WB over Pacific Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 47 WB over Pacific Ave in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 55 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 26,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,115 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 47 WB
CrossesPacific Ave
Location07-LA-047-R0.17-LA
RouteState Highway 47
Coordinates33.74886, -118.2881
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,500 (2020)
Projected traffic29,115 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 47 WB over Pacific Ave built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is State Route 47 WB over Pacific 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 47 WB over Pacific Ave carry?

About 26,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is State Route 47 WB over Pacific Ave?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 47 WB over Pacific Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.