US Bridges

Cesar E Chavez Ave over L a River UP RR BNSF

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2 MI W/O Fwy 10 · Structure no. 53C0130

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
1,027 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,152
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cesar E Chavez Ave over L a River UP RR BNSF is a concrete arch - deck carrying Cesar E Chavez Ave over L a River UP RR BNSF in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 37,152 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,728 by 2044. The structure is 1,027 ft (313 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCesar E Chavez Ave
CrossesL a River UP RR BNSF
Location0.2 MI W/O Fwy 10
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.05575, -118.22952
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+28 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,027 ft (313 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,152 (2018)
Projected traffic46,728 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cesar E Chavez Ave over L a River UP RR BNSF built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cesar E Chavez Ave over L a River UP RR BNSF 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 Cesar E Chavez Ave over L a River UP RR BNSF carry?

About 37,152 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cesar E Chavez Ave over L a River UP RR BNSF?

The structure is 1,027 ft (313 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Cesar E Chavez Ave over L a River UP RR BNSF?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.