US Bridges

Baldwin Hill Pk RD over LA Cienega Blvd

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 1.7MI N/O Slauson Ave · Structure no. 53C1779

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,610
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baldwin Hill Pk RD over LA Cienega Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Baldwin Hill Pk RD over LA Cienega Blvd in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5,610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,452 by 2044. The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBaldwin Hill Pk RD
CrossesLA Cienega Blvd
Location1.7MI N/O Slauson Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.01228, -118.37362
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.4 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,610 (2014)
Projected traffic6,452 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Baldwin Hill Pk RD over LA Cienega Blvd built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baldwin Hill Pk RD over LA Cienega Blvd 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 Baldwin Hill Pk RD over LA Cienega Blvd carry?

About 5,610 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Baldwin Hill Pk RD over LA Cienega Blvd?

The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Baldwin Hill Pk RD over LA Cienega Blvd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.