US Bridges

Western Ave over Standard Av Lacmt RD

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI Ne/O I-5 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0748

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
755 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
30,672
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Western Ave over Standard Av Lacmt RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Western Ave over Standard Av Lacmt RD in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 30,672 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,806 by 2041. The structure is 755 ft (230.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWestern Ave
CrossesStandard Av Lacmt RD
Location0.3MI Ne/O I-5 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.16746, -118.29352
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length755 ft (230.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,672 (2015)
Projected traffic36,806 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Western Ave over Standard Av Lacmt RD built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Western Ave over Standard Av Lacmt RD 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Western Ave over Standard Av Lacmt RD carry?

About 30,672 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Western Ave over Standard Av Lacmt RD?

The structure is 755 ft (230.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Western Ave over Standard Av Lacmt RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.