US Bridges

Prairie Ave over Mobil Oil CO Pipelines

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI S/O 190th ST · Structure no. 53C1655

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52,000
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prairie Ave over Mobil Oil CO Pipelines is a steel arch - deck carrying Prairie Ave over Mobil Oil CO Pipelines in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 52,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,400 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPrairie Ave
CrossesMobil Oil CO Pipelines
Location0.3MI S/O 190th ST
RouteCity Street 0L665
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.85464, -118.34351
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width105 ft (32.1 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,000 (2013)
Projected traffic62,400 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Prairie Ave over Mobil Oil CO Pipelines built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prairie Ave over Mobil Oil CO Pipelines 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Prairie Ave over Mobil Oil CO Pipelines carry?

About 52,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Prairie Ave over Mobil Oil CO Pipelines?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Prairie Ave over Mobil Oil CO Pipelines?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.