US Bridges

4th ST over Sears Access Tunnel

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI N/O I-10 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0109

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,040
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th ST over Sears Access Tunnel is a concrete tee beam carrying 4th ST over Sears Access Tunnel in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 17,040 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,450 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries4th ST
CrossesSears Access Tunnel
Location0.1MI N/O I-10 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.01292, -118.49093
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,040 (2018)
Projected traffic20,450 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 4th ST over Sears Access Tunnel built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th ST over Sears Access Tunnel 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 4th ST over Sears Access Tunnel carry?

About 17,040 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 4th ST over Sears Access Tunnel?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns 4th ST over Sears Access Tunnel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.