US Bridges

2nd ST over Alamitos Bay Chan

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 1.3MI W/O SR-1 HWY · Structure no. 53C0028

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
337 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
43,248
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd ST over Alamitos Bay Chan is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2nd ST over Alamitos Bay Chan in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 43,248 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,898 by 2043. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries2nd ST
CrossesAlamitos Bay Chan
Location1.3MI W/O SR-1 HWY
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.7581, -118.12998
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.4 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,248 (2015)
Projected traffic51,898 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2nd ST over Alamitos Bay Chan built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd ST over Alamitos Bay Chan 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 2025.

How much traffic does 2nd ST over Alamitos Bay Chan carry?

About 43,248 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 2nd ST over Alamitos Bay Chan?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd ST over Alamitos Bay Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.