Avenue of the Star over Olympic Blvd
PoorLos Angeles County, California · At Olympic Blvd · Structure no. 53C0351
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 236 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,223
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Avenue of the Star over Olympic Blvd is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Avenue of the Star over Olympic Blvd in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 30,223 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,940 by 2044. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Avenue of the Star over Olympic Blvd built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Avenue of the Star over Olympic Blvd 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Avenue of the Star over Olympic Blvd carry?
About 30,223 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Avenue of the Star over Olympic Blvd?
The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.
Who owns Avenue of the Star over Olympic Blvd?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.