US Bridges

Santa Fe Ave over 23 ST Washington BNSF

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.7 M S/O Fwy 10 · Structure no. 53C2100

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
711 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
31,907
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Fe Ave over 23 ST Washington BNSF is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Santa Fe Ave over 23 ST Washington BNSF in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 31,907 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,706 by 2041. The structure is 711 ft (216.7 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSanta Fe Ave
Crosses23 ST Washington BNSF
Location0.7 M S/O Fwy 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.01716, -118.22989
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length711 ft (216.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,907 (2020)
Projected traffic35,706 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Santa Fe Ave over 23 ST Washington BNSF built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santa Fe Ave over 23 ST Washington BNSF 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Santa Fe Ave over 23 ST Washington BNSF carry?

About 31,907 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Santa Fe Ave over 23 ST Washington BNSF?

The structure is 711 ft (216.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Fe Ave over 23 ST Washington BNSF?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.