US Bridges

Somerset Blvd over Los Angeles Riv

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI E/O I-710 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0646

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
439 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
21,024
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Somerset Blvd over Los Angeles Riv is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Somerset Blvd over Los Angeles Riv in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 21,024 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,229 by 2044. The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSomerset Blvd
CrossesLos Angeles Riv
Location0.1MI E/O I-710 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0L087
Coordinates33.89615, -118.18708
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length439 ft (133.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,024 (2014)
Projected traffic25,229 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Somerset Blvd over Los Angeles Riv built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Somerset 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 August 2024.

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

About 21,024 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Somerset Blvd over Los Angeles Riv?

The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Somerset Blvd over Los Angeles Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.