US Bridges

Long Bch Blvd over Los Angeles Riv

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI E/O I-710 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0020

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
1,002 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
25,758
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Bch Blvd over Los Angeles Riv is a concrete tee beam carrying Long Bch Blvd over Los Angeles Riv in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older 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 25,758 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,910 by 2044. The structure is 1,002 ft (305.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLong Bch Blvd
CrossesLos Angeles Riv
Location0.1MI E/O I-710 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0L061
Coordinates33.85834, -118.19784
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,002 ft (305.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,758 (2015)
Projected traffic30,910 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Long Bch Blvd over Los Angeles Riv built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long Bch Blvd over Los Angeles Riv 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Long Bch Blvd over Los Angeles Riv carry?

About 25,758 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Long Bch Blvd over Los Angeles Riv?

The structure is 1,002 ft (305.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Long Bch Blvd over Los Angeles Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.