US Bridges

Route 710 over Long Beach/Terminal Isl

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-710-3.60 · Structure no. 53 3000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stayed Girder
Steel
Length
8,746 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50,000
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 710 over Long Beach/Terminal Isl is a steel stayed girder carrying Route 710 over Long Beach/Terminal Isl in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 50,000 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,693 by 2042. The structure is 8,746 ft (2,665.9 m) long and 153 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 710
CrossesLong Beach/Terminal Isl
Location07-LA-710-3.60
RouteState Highway 710
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.76484, -118.22127
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStayed Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+31 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length8,746 ft (2,665.9 m)
Longest span1,000 ft (304.9 m)
Deck width153 ft (46.5 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck49 ft (15 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,000 (2009)
Projected traffic65,693 by 2042
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 710 over Long Beach/Terminal Isl built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 710 over Long Beach/Terminal Isl 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Route 710 over Long Beach/Terminal Isl carry?

About 50,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Route 710 over Long Beach/Terminal Isl?

The structure is 8,746 ft (2,665.9 m) long with a longest span of 1,000 ft (304.9 m) and a deck 153 ft wide.

Who owns Route 710 over Long Beach/Terminal Isl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.