US Bridges

Culver Blvd over Ballona CR

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI W/O Lincoln Blvd · Structure no. 53C0602

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
372 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,838
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Culver Blvd over Ballona CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Culver Blvd over Ballona CR in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 22,838 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,405 by 2044. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCulver Blvd
CrossesBallona CR
Location0.1MI W/O Lincoln Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0L103
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.97386, -118.43338
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,838 (2014)
Projected traffic27,405 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Culver Blvd over Ballona CR built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Culver Blvd over Ballona CR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Culver Blvd over Ballona CR carry?

About 22,838 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Culver Blvd over Ballona CR?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Culver Blvd over Ballona CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.