US Bridges

Interstate 210 over Boston Ave

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-210-R15.88-GNDL · Structure no. 53 2322

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
156,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 210 over Boston Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 210 over Boston 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 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 156,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 160,105 by 2041. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 244 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 210
CrossesBoston Ave
Location07-LA-210-R15.88-GNDL
RouteInterstate 210
Coordinates34.22994, -118.2621
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width244 ft (74.3 m)
Roadway width200 ft (61 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156,000 (2017)
Projected traffic160,105 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure12
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 Boston Ave built?

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

What condition is Interstate 210 over Boston Ave 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 210 over Boston Ave carry?

About 156,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 210 over Boston Ave?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 244 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 210 over Boston Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.