US Bridges

Rosecrans Ave over Alameda ST

Poor

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI W/O Santa Fe Ave · Structure no. 53C1964

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
895 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
37,842
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rosecrans Ave over Alameda ST is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rosecrans Ave over Alameda ST in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 37,842 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,410 by 2043. The structure is 895 ft (272.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRosecrans Ave
CrossesAlameda ST
Location0.1MI W/O Santa Fe Ave
RouteCity Street 0L079
Coordinates33.90327, -118.22277
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length895 ft (272.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,842 (2013)
Projected traffic45,410 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$17.8 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rosecrans Ave over Alameda ST built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rosecrans Ave over Alameda ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Rosecrans Ave over Alameda ST carry?

About 37,842 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rosecrans Ave over Alameda ST?

The structure is 895 ft (272.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Rosecrans Ave over Alameda ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.