US Bridges

Thurman Ave over Ballona Creek

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Los Angeles County, California · 0.2 MI N Washington Blvd · Structure no. 53C1340

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,462
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thurman Ave over Ballona Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Thurman Ave over Ballona Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 2,462 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,624 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesThurman Ave
CrossesBallona Creek
Location0.2 MI N Washington Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.03976, -118.3655
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,462 (2018)
Projected traffic1,624 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thurman Ave over Ballona Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thurman Ave 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 Thurman Ave over Ballona Creek carry?

About 2,462 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Thurman Ave over Ballona Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Thurman Ave over Ballona Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.