US Bridges

Pier J Ave E over S Harbor Scenic DR

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.4MI S/O Harbor Plz · Structure no. 53C2162

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
1,607 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
1,974
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pier J Ave E over S Harbor Scenic DR is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Pier J Ave E over S Harbor Scenic DR in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6 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 1,974 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,171 by 2042. The structure is 1,607 ft (489.8 m) long and 79 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPier J Ave E
CrossesS Harbor Scenic DR
Location0.4MI S/O Harbor Plz
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.74434, -118.18981
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,607 ft (489.8 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.2 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,974 (2015)
Projected traffic2,171 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pier J Ave E over S Harbor Scenic DR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pier J Ave E over S Harbor Scenic DR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pier J Ave E over S Harbor Scenic DR carry?

About 1,974 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pier J Ave E over S Harbor Scenic DR?

The structure is 1,607 ft (489.8 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.2 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Pier J Ave E over S Harbor Scenic DR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.