US Bridges

Olive Ave over Front ST Sptco Flower

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · At I-5 Fwy · Structure no. 53C1902

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
568 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,104
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olive Ave over Front ST Sptco Flower is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Olive Ave over Front ST Sptco Flower in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 30,104 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,125 by 2041. The structure is 568 ft (173 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOlive Ave
CrossesFront ST Sptco Flower
LocationAt I-5 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0L426
Coordinates34.17718, -118.31256
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length568 ft (173 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,104 (2017)
Projected traffic36,125 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Olive Ave over Front ST Sptco Flower built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Olive Ave over Front ST Sptco Flower 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Olive Ave over Front ST Sptco Flower carry?

About 30,104 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Olive Ave over Front ST Sptco Flower?

The structure is 568 ft (173 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Olive Ave over Front ST Sptco Flower?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.