US Bridges

Colorado Blvd over Linda Vista Ave

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2MI E/O San Rafael Ave · Structure no. 53C1841

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,346
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colorado Blvd over Linda Vista Ave is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Colorado Blvd over Linda Vista Ave in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 18,346 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,015 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesColorado Blvd
CrossesLinda Vista Ave
Location0.2MI E/O San Rafael Ave
RouteCity Street 0L485
Coordinates34.14443, -118.16776
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,346 (2014)
Projected traffic22,015 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Colorado Blvd over Linda Vista Ave built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colorado Blvd over Linda Vista Ave 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Colorado Blvd over Linda Vista Ave carry?

About 18,346 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Colorado Blvd over Linda Vista Ave?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Colorado Blvd over Linda Vista Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.