US Bridges

4th ST over Ocean Park Blvd

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI S/O Pico Blvd · Structure no. 53C0528

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,840
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th ST over Ocean Park Blvd is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 4th ST over Ocean Park Blvd in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 5,840 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,720 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries4th ST
CrossesOcean Park Blvd
Location0.5MI S/O Pico Blvd
RouteCity Street 0L659
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.00391, -118.4813
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,840 (2016)
Projected traffic6,720 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 4th ST over Ocean Park Blvd built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th ST over Ocean Park Blvd 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 4th ST over Ocean Park Blvd carry?

About 5,840 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 4th ST over Ocean Park Blvd?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns 4th ST over Ocean Park Blvd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.