US Bridges

Jefferson Blvd over Centinela Creek

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2 MI N of I-405 · Structure no. 53C1214

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,900
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Blvd over Centinela Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jefferson Blvd over Centinela Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 39,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,267 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJefferson Blvd
CrossesCentinela Creek
Location0.2 MI N of I-405
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.98669, -118.40054
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating89.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,900 (2017)
Projected traffic58,267 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson Blvd over Centinela Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Blvd over Centinela 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 Jefferson Blvd over Centinela Creek carry?

About 39,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Blvd over Centinela Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Blvd over Centinela Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.