Fairfax Ave over Ballona Creek
GoodLos Angeles County, California · 0.13 MI S/O Venice Blvd · Structure no. 53C0132
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 42,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fairfax Ave over Ballona Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairfax Ave over Ballona Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 42,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,195 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fairfax Ave over Ballona Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fairfax Ave over Ballona Creek 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 April 2022.
How much traffic does Fairfax Ave over Ballona Creek carry?
About 42,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Fairfax Ave over Ballona Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns Fairfax Ave over Ballona Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.