US Bridges

Interstate 210 over Arroyo Seco

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-210-R22.14-PAS · Structure no. 53 2173

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
579 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
113,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 210 over Arroyo Seco is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 210 over Arroyo Seco in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 113,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 129,673 by 2042. The structure is 579 ft (176.5 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 210
CrossesArroyo Seco
Location07-LA-210-R22.14-PAS
RouteInterstate 210
Coordinates34.18341, -118.17433
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length579 ft (176.5 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width146 ft (44.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113,000 (2015)
Projected traffic129,673 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 Arroyo Seco built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 210 over Arroyo Seco 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 Interstate 210 over Arroyo Seco carry?

About 113,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 210 over Arroyo Seco?

The structure is 579 ft (176.5 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 210 over Arroyo Seco?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.