US Bridges

Wardlow RD W over Los Angeles Riv

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI E/O I-710 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0610L

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
764 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
26,141
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wardlow RD W over Los Angeles Riv is a concrete tee beam carrying Wardlow RD W over Los Angeles Riv in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 26,141 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,370 by 2045. The structure is 764 ft (232.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWardlow RD W
CrossesLos Angeles Riv
Location0.1MI E/O I-710 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.82136, -118.20657
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length764 ft (232.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,141 (2015)
Projected traffic31,370 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Wardlow RD W over Los Angeles Riv built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wardlow RD W 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Wardlow RD W over Los Angeles Riv carry?

About 26,141 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wardlow RD W over Los Angeles Riv?

The structure is 764 ft (232.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Wardlow RD W over Los Angeles Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.