US Bridges

E10 Busway - N710 over Dorchester Drain

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-010S-21.45-MONP · Structure no. 53 2542G

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
444 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E10 Busway - N710 over Dorchester Drain is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying E10 Busway - N710 over Dorchester Drain 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 618 by 2040. The structure is 444 ft (135.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesE10 Busway - N710
CrossesDorchester Drain
Location07-LA-010S-21.45-MONP
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates34.06215, -118.16352
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length444 ft (135.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic618 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a toll 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E10 Busway - N710 over Dorchester Drain built?

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

What condition is E10 Busway - N710 over Dorchester Drain 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does E10 Busway - N710 over Dorchester Drain carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is E10 Busway - N710 over Dorchester Drain?

The structure is 444 ft (135.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E10 Busway - N710 over Dorchester Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.