US Bridges

2nd ST over Marine Stad / Appian

Poor

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI W/O SR-1 HWY · Structure no. 53C0209

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
800 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
45,571
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd ST over Marine Stad / Appian is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2nd ST over Marine Stad / Appian in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 45,571 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,463 by 2047. The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries2nd ST
CrossesMarine Stad / Appian
Location0.3MI W/O SR-1 HWY
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.75628, -118.11776
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length800 ft (243.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,571 (2019)
Projected traffic53,463 by 2047
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$22.4 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2nd ST over Marine Stad / Appian built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd ST over Marine Stad / Appian in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does 2nd ST over Marine Stad / Appian carry?

About 45,571 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 2nd ST over Marine Stad / Appian?

The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd ST over Marine Stad / Appian?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.