US Bridges

Artesia Blvd over Los Angeles Riv

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI E/O I-710 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0575

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
726 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
21,518
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Artesia Blvd over Los Angeles Riv is a concrete tee beam carrying Artesia Blvd over Los Angeles Riv in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 21,518 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,822 by 2044. The structure is 726 ft (221.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesArtesia Blvd
CrossesLos Angeles Riv
Location0.1MI E/O I-710 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.87426, -118.19122
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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length726 ft (221.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,518 (2015)
Projected traffic25,822 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Artesia Blvd over Los Angeles Riv built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Artesia Blvd over Los Angeles Riv 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Artesia Blvd over Los Angeles Riv carry?

About 21,518 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Artesia Blvd over Los Angeles Riv?

The structure is 726 ft (221.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Artesia Blvd over Los Angeles Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.