US Bridges

Rosecrans Ave W over Los Angeles Riv

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI E/O I-710 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0190L

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
607 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
13,699
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rosecrans Ave W over Los Angeles Riv is a concrete tee beam carrying Rosecrans Ave W over Los Angeles Riv in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 74 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 13,699 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,754 by 2044. The structure is 607 ft (185.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRosecrans Ave W
CrossesLos Angeles Riv
Location0.1MI E/O I-710 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0L079
Coordinates33.90368, -118.18326
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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length607 ft (185.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,699 (2014)
Projected traffic15,754 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rosecrans Ave W over Los Angeles Riv built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Rosecrans Ave W over Los Angeles Riv 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 Rosecrans Ave W over Los Angeles Riv carry?

About 13,699 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rosecrans Ave W over Los Angeles Riv?

The structure is 607 ft (185.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Rosecrans Ave W over Los Angeles Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.