US Bridges

Temple Street over Figueroa Street

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1 M SE Fwy 110 · Structure no. 53C0153

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,850
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Temple Street over Figueroa Street is a concrete slab carrying Temple Street over Figueroa Street in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 22,850 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,037 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTemple Street
CrossesFigueroa Street
Location0.1 M SE Fwy 110
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.05976, -118.24881
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating84.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.7 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,850 (2016)
Projected traffic37,037 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Temple Street over Figueroa Street built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Temple Street over Figueroa Street 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Temple Street over Figueroa Street carry?

About 22,850 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Temple Street over Figueroa Street?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns Temple Street over Figueroa Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.