US Bridges

Route 90 over Centinela Ave

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-090-R1.72-LA · Structure no. 53 2314

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
154,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 90 over Centinela Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 90 over Centinela Ave 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 154,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 204,109 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 156 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 90
CrossesCentinela Ave
Location07-LA-090-R1.72-LA
RouteState Highway 90
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.98511, -118.41396
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width156 ft (47.5 m)
Roadway width151 ft (46 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154,000 (2015)
Projected traffic204,109 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Route 90 over Centinela Ave built?

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

What condition is Route 90 over Centinela Ave 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Route 90 over Centinela Ave carry?

About 154,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Route 90 over Centinela Ave?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 156 ft wide.

Who owns Route 90 over Centinela Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.