US Bridges

Erickson Ave over Imperial Highway

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI W/O Paramont Blvd · Structure no. 53C0850

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
188 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,000
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Erickson Ave over Imperial Highway is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Erickson Ave over Imperial Highway in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2043. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 142 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesErickson Ave
CrossesImperial Highway
Location0.5MI W/O Paramont Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.92726, -118.15895
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2016)
Projected traffic42,000 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Erickson Ave over Imperial Highway built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Erickson Ave over Imperial Highway 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Erickson Ave over Imperial Highway carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Erickson Ave over Imperial Highway?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns Erickson Ave over Imperial Highway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.