US Bridges

Harbor Scenic DR S over Harbor Scenic DR NB Ramp

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 1.0MI S/O Ocean Blvd · Structure no. 53C0823

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,420
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harbor Scenic DR S over Harbor Scenic DR NB Ramp is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Harbor Scenic DR S over Harbor Scenic DR NB Ramp in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 14,420 vehicles a day, roughly 70% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,583 by 2045. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHarbor Scenic DR S
CrossesHarbor Scenic DR NB Ramp
Location1.0MI S/O Ocean Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.76274, -118.20584
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,420 (2015)
Projected traffic16,583 by 2045
Trucks70%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Harbor Scenic DR S over Harbor Scenic DR NB Ramp built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harbor Scenic DR S over Harbor Scenic DR NB Ramp 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 Harbor Scenic DR S over Harbor Scenic DR NB Ramp carry?

About 14,420 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 70% are trucks.

How long is Harbor Scenic DR S over Harbor Scenic DR NB Ramp?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Harbor Scenic DR S over Harbor Scenic DR NB Ramp?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.