Mesmer Ave over Centinela Creek
FairLos Angeles County, California · 500FT N/O Jefferson Blvd · Structure no. 53C1253
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mesmer Ave over Centinela Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mesmer Ave 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,148 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Mesmer Ave over Centinela Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mesmer Ave 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 Mesmer Ave over Centinela Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mesmer Ave over Centinela Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Mesmer Ave over Centinela Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.