US Bridges

E10/W10 Busways over 101 Ramps & City Streets

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-010S-17.20-LA · Structure no. 53 2673

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
3,481 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E10/W10 Busways over 101 Ramps & City Streets is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying E10/W10 Busways over 101 Ramps & City Streets in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,988 by 2046. The structure is 3,481 ft (1,061 m) long and 57 ft wide.

CarriesE10/W10 Busways
Crosses101 Ramps & City Streets
Location07-LA-010S-17.20-LA
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates34.05404, -118.23381
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+15 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length3,481 ft (1,061 m)
Longest span268 ft (81.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2015)
Projected traffic23,988 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E10/W10 Busways over 101 Ramps & City Streets built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is E10/W10 Busways over 101 Ramps & City Streets 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 E10/W10 Busways over 101 Ramps & City Streets carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E10/W10 Busways over 101 Ramps & City Streets?

The structure is 3,481 ft (1,061 m) long with a longest span of 268 ft (81.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns E10/W10 Busways over 101 Ramps & City Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.