US Bridges

Interstate 210 over Van Nuys Blvd

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-210-R6.56-LA · Structure no. 53 2116

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
113,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 210 over Van Nuys Blvd is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 210 over Van Nuys Blvd 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 113,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120,623 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 190 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 210
CrossesVan Nuys Blvd
Location07-LA-210-R6.56-LA
RouteInterstate 210
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.28165, -118.40115
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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width190 ft (57.9 m)
Roadway width183 ft (55.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113,000 (2017)
Projected traffic120,623 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 210 over Van Nuys Blvd built?

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

What condition is Interstate 210 over Van Nuys Blvd 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 Van Nuys Blvd carry?

About 113,000 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Interstate 210 over Van Nuys Blvd?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 190 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 210 over Van Nuys Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.