US Bridges

Columbia ST over Metro

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 50FT W/O Fair Oaks Ave · Structure no. 53C0760

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,284
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbia ST over Metro is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Columbia ST over Metro in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,284 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,712 by 2044. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesColumbia ST
CrossesMetro
Location50FT W/O Fair Oaks Ave
RouteCity Street 0Q479
Coordinates34.12393, -118.15084
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,284 (2014)
Projected traffic4,712 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Columbia ST over Metro built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Columbia ST over Metro in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Columbia ST over Metro carry?

About 4,284 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Columbia ST over Metro?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Columbia ST over Metro?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.