US Bridges

Mission Blvd over SR 71

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-071-1.60 · Structure no. 53 3020

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mission Blvd over SR 71 is a prestressed concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Mission Blvd over SR 71 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 16,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,100 by 2044. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMission Blvd
CrossesSR 71
Location07-LA-071-1.60
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.05368, -117.78102
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.7 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width108 ft (33 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,400 (2022)
Projected traffic20,100 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mission Blvd over SR 71 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mission Blvd over SR 71 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mission Blvd over SR 71 carry?

About 16,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mission Blvd over SR 71?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.7 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns Mission Blvd over SR 71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.