US Bridges

Commonwealth Ave over Route 210

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-210-R20.16-LCF · Structure no. 53 2218

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
290 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,240
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commonwealth Ave over Route 210 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Commonwealth Ave over Route 210 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 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 2,240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,582 by 2042. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCommonwealth Ave
CrossesRoute 210
Location07-LA-210-R20.16-LCF
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.20543, -118.19589
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,240 (2015)
Projected traffic3,582 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Commonwealth Ave over Route 210 built?

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

What condition is Commonwealth Ave over Route 210 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 Commonwealth Ave over Route 210 carry?

About 2,240 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Commonwealth Ave over Route 210?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Commonwealth Ave over Route 210?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.