US Bridges

Washington Blvd over Ballona Crk

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 200FT W/O LA Cienega Blvd · Structure no. 53C0875

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,688
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Blvd over Ballona Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Blvd over Ballona Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 22,688 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,098 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Blvd
CrossesBallona Crk
Location200FT W/O LA Cienega Blvd
RouteCity Street 0L106
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.03191, -118.37542
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,688 (2013)
Projected traffic28,098 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Blvd over Ballona Crk built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Blvd over Ballona Crk 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 2021.

How much traffic does Washington Blvd over Ballona Crk carry?

About 22,688 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Washington Blvd over Ballona Crk?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Blvd over Ballona Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.