US Bridges

Ardis Avenue over Route 105 Lrt Ramp

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-105-R16.39-DNY · Structure no. 53 2572

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
311 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ardis Avenue over Route 105 Lrt Ramp is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ardis Avenue over Route 105 Lrt Ramp in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,345 by 2042. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesArdis Avenue
CrossesRoute 105 Lrt Ramp
Location07-LA-105-R16.39-DNY
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.91266, -118.12967
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length311 ft (94.8 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2020)
Projected traffic5,345 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ardis Avenue over Route 105 Lrt Ramp built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ardis Avenue over Route 105 Lrt Ramp 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ardis Avenue over Route 105 Lrt Ramp carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ardis Avenue over Route 105 Lrt Ramp?

The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Ardis Avenue over Route 105 Lrt Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.