US Bridges

Ocean Blvd over RR Hrb Sc DR LA Rv Shlnd

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI E/O Pico Ave · Structure no. 53C0927

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,206 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
39,220
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ocean Blvd over RR Hrb Sc DR LA Rv Shlnd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ocean Blvd over RR Hrb Sc DR LA Rv Shlnd in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 39,220 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,064 by 2043. The structure is 1,206 ft (367.6 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOcean Blvd
CrossesRR Hrb Sc DR LA Rv Shlnd
Location0.1MI E/O Pico Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.76699, -118.20799
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,206 ft (367.6 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,220 (2013)
Projected traffic47,064 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ocean Blvd over RR Hrb Sc DR LA Rv Shlnd built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ocean Blvd over RR Hrb Sc DR LA Rv Shlnd 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Ocean Blvd over RR Hrb Sc DR LA Rv Shlnd carry?

About 39,220 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ocean Blvd over RR Hrb Sc DR LA Rv Shlnd?

The structure is 1,206 ft (367.6 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Ocean Blvd over RR Hrb Sc DR LA Rv Shlnd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.