US Bridges

Figueroa Street over Metro Blue Line

Good

Los Angeles County, California · At Pasadena Ave · Structure no. 53C2156

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Figueroa Street over Metro Blue Line is a concrete frame carrying Figueroa Street over Metro Blue Line in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,172 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 175 ft wide.

CarriesFigueroa Street
CrossesMetro Blue Line
LocationAt Pasadena Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.09079, -118.21138
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width175 ft (53.2 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2015)
Projected traffic26,172 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byRailroad
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 Figueroa Street over Metro Blue Line built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Figueroa Street over Metro Blue Line 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 2022.

How much traffic does Figueroa Street over Metro Blue Line carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Figueroa Street over Metro Blue Line?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 175 ft wide.

Who owns Figueroa Street over Metro Blue Line?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Railroad.