US Bridges

Duquesne Ave over Ballona Crk

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI W/O Jefferson Blvd · Structure no. 53C0991

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,864
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duquesne Ave over Ballona Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Duquesne Ave 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 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 11,864 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,657 by 2043. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDuquesne Ave
CrossesBallona Crk
Location0.1MI W/O Jefferson Blvd
RouteCity Street 0Q550
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.01732, -118.38893
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,864 (2013)
Projected traffic16,657 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Duquesne Ave over Ballona Crk built?

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

What condition is Duquesne Ave 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 2023.

How much traffic does Duquesne Ave over Ballona Crk carry?

About 11,864 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Duquesne Ave over Ballona Crk?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Duquesne Ave over Ballona Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.