US Bridges

Ave of the Stars over Century City Mall

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1 MI NW Olympic Blvd · Structure no. 53C1088

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
23,674
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave of the Stars over Century City Mall is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ave of the Stars over Century City Mall in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,674 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,669 by 2045. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAve of the Stars
CrossesCentury City Mall
Location0.1 MI NW Olympic Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.05753, -118.41458
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.6 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,674 (2017)
Projected traffic36,669 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave of the Stars over Century City Mall built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave of the Stars over Century City Mall in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Ave of the Stars over Century City Mall carry?

About 23,674 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ave of the Stars over Century City Mall?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns Ave of the Stars over Century City Mall?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.