LA Cienega Blvd over Ballona Creek
GoodLos Angeles County, California · Washnton Bl/Venice Bl · Structure no. 53C1220
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 42,792
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA Cienega Blvd over Ballona Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA Cienega 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 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 42,792 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,099 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 LA Cienega Blvd over Ballona Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA Cienega 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 LA Cienega Blvd over Ballona Creek carry?
About 42,792 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is LA Cienega Blvd over Ballona Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.
Who owns LA Cienega Blvd over Ballona Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.