US Bridges

LA Tijera Blvd over Centinela Creek

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 50FT E/O Route I-405 · Structure no. 53C0275

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Other
Length
213 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30,500
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Tijera Blvd over Centinela Creek is a other slab carrying LA Tijera Blvd over Centinela Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 89 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 30,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,679 by 2045. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLA Tijera Blvd
CrossesCentinela Creek
Location50FT E/O Route I-405
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.97208, -118.37747
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,500 (2016)
Projected traffic46,679 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-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 LA Tijera Blvd over Centinela Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is LA Tijera Blvd over Centinela 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does LA Tijera Blvd over Centinela Creek carry?

About 30,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is LA Tijera Blvd over Centinela Creek?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns LA Tijera Blvd over Centinela Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.