US Bridges

State Route 71 over Ridgeway Street

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-071-R0.92-POM · Structure no. 53 2052

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 71 over Ridgeway Street is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying State Route 71 over Ridgeway Street in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 6 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 63,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 157,883 by 2044. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 71
CrossesRidgeway Street
Location07-LA-071-R0.92-POM
RouteState Highway 71
Coordinates34.06484, -117.79804
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.1 m)
Roadway width146 ft (44.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,000 (2022)
Projected traffic157,883 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 71 over Ridgeway Street built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 71 over Ridgeway Street 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 71 over Ridgeway Street carry?

About 63,000 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is State Route 71 over Ridgeway Street?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 71 over Ridgeway Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.