US Bridges

Prairie Ave over BNSF

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI S/O 190th ST · Structure no. 53C0852

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
368 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prairie Ave over BNSF is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prairie Ave over BNSF in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 52,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,400 by 2043. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPrairie Ave
CrossesBNSF
Location0.5MI S/O 190th ST
RouteCity Street 0L665
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.85211, -118.34457
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length368 ft (112.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,000 (2013)
Projected traffic62,400 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Prairie Ave over BNSF built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prairie Ave over BNSF 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 2023.

How much traffic does Prairie Ave over BNSF carry?

About 52,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Prairie Ave over BNSF?

The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Prairie Ave over BNSF?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.