US Bridges

Temple Street over Pedestrian Walkway

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 50 East of Main ST · Structure no. 53C1780

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
265 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Temple Street over Pedestrian Walkway is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Temple Street over Pedestrian Walkway 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,017 by 2044. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTemple Street
CrossesPedestrian Walkway
Location50 East of Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.05339, -118.24141
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2018)
Projected traffic24,017 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Temple Street over Pedestrian Walkway built?

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

What condition is Temple Street over Pedestrian Walkway 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 2024.

How much traffic does Temple Street over Pedestrian Walkway carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Temple Street over Pedestrian Walkway?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Temple Street over Pedestrian Walkway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.