US Bridges

Interstate 210 Off over Howard Street

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-210-R23.22-PAS · Structure no. 53 2156K

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,500
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 210 Off over Howard Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 210 Off over Howard Street in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,747 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 210 Off
CrossesHoward Street
Location07-LA-210-R23.22-PAS
RouteInterstate 210
Coordinates34.17361, -118.15864
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2015)
Projected traffic10,747 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 Off over Howard Street built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 210 Off over Howard 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 210 Off over Howard Street carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 210 Off over Howard Street?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 210 Off over Howard Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.