US Bridges

Higuera ST over Ballona CR

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI W/O LA Cienega Bl · Structure no. 53C0876

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,421
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Higuera ST over Ballona CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Higuera ST over Ballona CR 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 7,421 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,446 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHiguera ST
CrossesBallona CR
Location0.5MI W/O LA Cienega Bl
RouteCity Street 0L229
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.02201, -118.37868
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,421 (2013)
Projected traffic8,446 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Higuera ST over Ballona CR built?

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

What condition is Higuera ST over Ballona CR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Higuera ST over Ballona CR carry?

About 7,421 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Higuera ST over Ballona CR?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Higuera ST over Ballona CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.