Inglewood Blvd over Ballona Creek
FairLos Angeles County, California · 0.54MI N/O Jefferson Blvd · Structure no. 53C1213
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 204 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,078
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Inglewood Blvd over Ballona Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Inglewood Blvd over Ballona Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 15,078 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,430 by 2041. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 72 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 Inglewood Blvd over Ballona Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Inglewood Blvd 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 Inglewood Blvd over Ballona Creek carry?
About 15,078 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Inglewood Blvd 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 72 ft wide.
Who owns Inglewood Blvd over Ballona Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.