W10 & E10 Busways over Rio Hondo River
PoorLos Angeles County, California · 07-LA-010S-28.33-EMTE · Structure no. 53 2637
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 364 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
W10 & E10 Busways over Rio Hondo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W10 & E10 Busways over Rio Hondo River 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 618 by 2040. The structure is 364 ft (110.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W10 & E10 Busways over Rio Hondo River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is W10 & E10 Busways over Rio Hondo River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does W10 & E10 Busways over Rio Hondo River carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is W10 & E10 Busways over Rio Hondo River?
The structure is 364 ft (110.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns W10 & E10 Busways over Rio Hondo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.