US Bridges

Pico Ave over UPRR / Harbor RR

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2MI S/O Ocean Blvd · Structure no. 53C2172

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,006 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,971
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pico Ave over UPRR / Harbor RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Pico Ave over UPRR / Harbor RR 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 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 8,971 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,317 by 2045. The structure is 1,006 ft (306.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPico Ave
CrossesUPRR / Harbor RR
Location0.2MI S/O Ocean Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.76203, -118.20611
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.7 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,006 ft (306.6 m)
Longest span214 ft (65.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,971 (2015)
Projected traffic10,317 by 2045
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Pico Ave over UPRR / Harbor RR built?

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

What condition is Pico Ave over UPRR / Harbor RR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Pico Ave over UPRR / Harbor RR carry?

About 8,971 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Pico Ave over UPRR / Harbor RR?

The structure is 1,006 ft (306.6 m) long with a longest span of 214 ft (65.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Pico Ave over UPRR / Harbor RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.