US Bridges

Interstate 210 over Pacoima Wash

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-210-R5.14-LA · Structure no. 53 2113

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
121,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 210 over Pacoima Wash is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 210 over Pacoima Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 121,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 135,926 by 2041. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 154 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 210
CrossesPacoima Wash
Location07-LA-210-R5.14-LA
RouteInterstate 210
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.29708, -118.41742
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width154 ft (46.9 m)
Roadway width148 ft (45.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121,000 (2017)
Projected traffic135,926 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 210 over Pacoima Wash built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 210 over Pacoima Wash 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 210 over Pacoima Wash carry?

About 121,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 210 over Pacoima Wash?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 210 over Pacoima Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.