US Bridges

Queens Way S over Queensway DR / LA Riv

Poor

Los Angeles County, California · 0.6MI S/O Ocean Blvd · Structure no. 53C0551L

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel
Length
1,310 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
612
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Queens Way S over Queensway DR / LA Riv is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Queens Way S over Queensway DR / LA Riv in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 612 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 673 by 2044. The structure is 1,310 ft (399.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesQueens Way S
CrossesQueensway DR / LA Riv
Location0.6MI S/O Ocean Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.75833, -118.20033
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,310 ft (399.3 m)
Longest span500 ft (152.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic612 (2014)
Projected traffic673 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$9.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Queens Way S over Queensway DR / LA Riv built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Queens Way S over Queensway DR / LA Riv 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Queens Way S over Queensway DR / LA Riv carry?

About 612 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Queens Way S over Queensway DR / LA Riv?

The structure is 1,310 ft (399.3 m) long with a longest span of 500 ft (152.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Queens Way S over Queensway DR / LA Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.