US Bridges

Firestone Blvd over Sptco

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.6MI E/O I-605 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0338

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,842
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Firestone Blvd over Sptco is a concrete slab carrying Firestone Blvd over Sptco in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 26,842 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,428 by 2047. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFirestone Blvd
CrossesSptco
Location0.6MI E/O I-605 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0L164
Coordinates33.92029, -118.09618
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,842 (2012)
Projected traffic34,428 by 2047
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 Firestone Blvd over Sptco built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Firestone Blvd over Sptco 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Firestone Blvd over Sptco carry?

About 26,842 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Firestone Blvd over Sptco?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Firestone Blvd over Sptco?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.