US Bridges

Colorado Blvd over Baldwin Ave

Good

Los Angeles County, California · At Baldwin Ave · Structure no. 53C1913

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,172
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colorado Blvd over Baldwin Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Colorado Blvd over Baldwin Ave in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 17,172 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,606 by 2041. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesColorado Blvd
CrossesBaldwin Ave
LocationAt Baldwin Ave
RouteCity Street 0L485
Coordinates34.14822, -118.05051
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 inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,172 (2012)
Projected traffic20,606 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Baldwin Ave built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colorado Blvd over Baldwin 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Colorado Blvd over Baldwin Ave carry?

About 17,172 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Colorado Blvd over Baldwin Ave?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Colorado Blvd over Baldwin Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.