Appian Way over Alamitos Bay
FairLos Angeles County, California · 0.2MI N/O 2nd ST · Structure no. 53C1589
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 402 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,755
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Appian Way over Alamitos Bay is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Appian Way over Alamitos Bay in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 8,755 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,068 by 2042. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Appian Way over Alamitos Bay built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Appian Way over Alamitos Bay 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Appian Way over Alamitos Bay carry?
About 8,755 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Appian Way over Alamitos Bay?
The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Appian Way over Alamitos Bay?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.