US Bridges

Fair Oaks Ave over Metro

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI N/O SR-110 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0863

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,509
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fair Oaks Ave over Metro is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Fair Oaks Ave over Metro in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 26,509 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,811 by 2044. The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFair Oaks Ave
CrossesMetro
Location0.3MI N/O SR-110 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.12477, -118.15014
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,509 (2014)
Projected traffic31,811 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Fair Oaks Ave over Metro built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fair Oaks Ave over Metro 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Fair Oaks Ave over Metro carry?

About 26,509 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fair Oaks Ave over Metro?

The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Fair Oaks Ave over Metro?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.