US Bridges

State Route 2 over Fern Lane

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-002-R21.59-GNDL · Structure no. 53 2366

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 2 over Fern Lane is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 2 over Fern Lane in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 115,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 125,767 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 161 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 2
CrossesFern Lane
Location07-LA-002-R21.59-GNDL
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates34.18566, -118.21725
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span151 ft (45.9 m)
Deck width161 ft (49.2 m)
Roadway width156 ft (47.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115,000 (2014)
Projected traffic125,767 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 State Route 2 over Fern Lane built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 2 over Fern Lane 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 State Route 2 over Fern Lane carry?

About 115,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 2 over Fern Lane?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (45.9 m) and a deck 161 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 2 over Fern Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.