US Bridges

Hauser Blvd over Ballona Creek

Good

Los Angeles County, California · Venice Bl/Washington Bl · Structure no. 53C1196

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,472
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hauser Blvd over Ballona Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Hauser Blvd over Ballona Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 13,472 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,954 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHauser Blvd
CrossesBallona Creek
LocationVenice Bl/Washington Bl
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.04188, -118.35916
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,472 (2018)
Projected traffic20,954 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 Hauser Blvd over Ballona Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hauser Blvd over Ballona Creek 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Hauser Blvd over Ballona Creek carry?

About 13,472 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hauser Blvd over Ballona Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Hauser Blvd over Ballona Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.