US Bridges

Hill Street over Cesar E Chavez Avenue

Good

Los Angeles County, California · At Cesar Chaves Avenue · Structure no. 53C1203

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,362
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hill Street over Cesar E Chavez Avenue is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hill Street over Cesar E Chavez Avenue in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 37,362 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,354 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHill Street
CrossesCesar E Chavez Avenue
LocationAt Cesar Chaves Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.05888, -118.24115
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,362 (2018)
Projected traffic41,354 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 Hill Street over Cesar E Chavez Avenue built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hill Street over Cesar E Chavez Avenue 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 Hill Street over Cesar E Chavez Avenue carry?

About 37,362 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hill Street over Cesar E Chavez Avenue?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Hill Street over Cesar E Chavez Avenue?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.