US Bridges

4th ST Ramp B over Ground

Good

Los Angeles County, California · E/O Hope ST · Structure no. 53C1171

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th ST Ramp B over Ground is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 4th ST Ramp B over Ground in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 513 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries4th ST Ramp B
CrossesGround
LocationE/O Hope ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.05207, -118.25366
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2018)
Projected traffic513 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 4th ST Ramp B over Ground built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th ST Ramp B over Ground 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 4th ST Ramp B over Ground carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 4th ST Ramp B over Ground?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 4th ST Ramp B over Ground?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.