US Bridges

Anaheim ST over LA Riv / Deforest Ave

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI E/O I-710 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0018

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
766 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
41,340
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anaheim ST over LA Riv / Deforest Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Anaheim ST over LA Riv / Deforest Ave in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 6 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 41,340 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,608 by 2045. The structure is 766 ft (233.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAnaheim ST
CrossesLA Riv / Deforest Ave
Location0.1MI E/O I-710 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.78256, -118.20643
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length766 ft (233.5 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,340 (2015)
Projected traffic49,608 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Anaheim ST over LA Riv / Deforest Ave built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Anaheim ST over LA Riv / Deforest Ave 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Anaheim ST over LA Riv / Deforest Ave carry?

About 41,340 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Anaheim ST over LA Riv / Deforest Ave?

The structure is 766 ft (233.5 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Anaheim ST over LA Riv / Deforest Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.