US Bridges

4th ST Ramp D over Flower Street

Good

Los Angeles County, California · At Flower Street · Structure no. 53C1173

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
599 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,780
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th ST Ramp D over Flower Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 4th ST Ramp D over Flower Street 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 1,780 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,861 by 2040. The structure is 599 ft (182.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries4th ST Ramp D
CrossesFlower Street
LocationAt Flower Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.05306, -118.25507
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length599 ft (182.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,780 (2018)
Projected traffic1,861 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 4th ST Ramp D over Flower Street built?

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

What condition is 4th ST Ramp D over Flower Street 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 2022.

How much traffic does 4th ST Ramp D over Flower Street carry?

About 1,780 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 4th ST Ramp D over Flower Street?

The structure is 599 ft (182.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 4th ST Ramp D over Flower Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.