US Bridges

6th ST Off Ramp over San Francisco / Golden

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2MI W/O Magnolia Ave · Structure no. 53C0934

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
911 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
11,433
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th ST Off Ramp over San Francisco / Golden is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6th ST Off Ramp over San Francisco / Golden in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 11,433 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,148 by 2045. The structure is 911 ft (277.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries6th ST Off Ramp
CrossesSan Francisco / Golden
Location0.2MI W/O Magnolia Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.77577, -118.20411
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length911 ft (277.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,433 (2015)
Projected traffic13,148 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 6th ST Off Ramp over San Francisco / Golden built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6th ST Off Ramp over San Francisco / Golden 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does 6th ST Off Ramp over San Francisco / Golden carry?

About 11,433 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 6th ST Off Ramp over San Francisco / Golden?

The structure is 911 ft (277.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 6th ST Off Ramp over San Francisco / Golden?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.