US Bridges

4th St(upper Level over Figueroa Flower Ramp

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · Btwn Hope ST & Harbor Fy · Structure no. 53C0125

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
693 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
25,796
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th St(upper Level over Figueroa Flower Ramp is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 4th St(upper Level over Figueroa Flower Ramp in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 25,796 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,064 by 2044. The structure is 693 ft (211.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries4th St(upper Level
CrossesFigueroa Flower Ramp
LocationBtwn Hope ST & Harbor Fy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.05202, -118.25342
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length693 ft (211.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,796 (2018)
Projected traffic36,064 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 4th St(upper Level over Figueroa Flower Ramp built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th St(upper Level over Figueroa Flower Ramp 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 4th St(upper Level over Figueroa Flower Ramp carry?

About 25,796 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 4th St(upper Level over Figueroa Flower Ramp?

The structure is 693 ft (211.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns 4th St(upper Level over Figueroa Flower Ramp?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.