US Bridges

Elm ST over Acta

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 25FT E/O Alameda ST · Structure no. 53C2142

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,539
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm ST over Acta is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Elm ST over Acta in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 4,539 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,993 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesElm ST
CrossesActa
Location25FT E/O Alameda ST
RouteCity Street 7MS07
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.90059, -118.22097
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,539 (2013)
Projected traffic4,993 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Elm ST over Acta built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm ST over Acta 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Elm ST over Acta carry?

About 4,539 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Elm ST over Acta?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Elm ST over Acta?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.