US Bridges

Queens HWY S over Harbor Plaza

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.7MI W/O Pico Ave · Structure no. 53C1590

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,142
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Queens HWY S over Harbor Plaza is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Queens HWY S over Harbor Plaza in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 2,142 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,356 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesQueens HWY S
CrossesHarbor Plaza
Location0.7MI W/O Pico Ave
RouteCity Street 0Q895
Coordinates33.75326, -118.19522
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,142 (2015)
Projected traffic2,356 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Queens HWY S over Harbor Plaza built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Queens HWY S over Harbor Plaza 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Queens HWY S over Harbor Plaza carry?

About 2,142 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Queens HWY S over Harbor Plaza?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Queens HWY S over Harbor Plaza?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.