Centinela Ave over Ballona Creek
FairLos Angeles County, California · 0.1MI N/O SR90 Marina Fwy · Structure no. 53C1121
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 204 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Centinela Ave over Ballona Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Centinela Ave over Ballona Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,060 by 2041. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Centinela Ave over Ballona Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Centinela Ave over Ballona Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Centinela Ave over Ballona Creek carry?
About 30,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Centinela Ave over Ballona Creek?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns Centinela Ave over Ballona Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.