US Bridges

Ave H over Sierra Highway

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · At Sierra HWY · Structure no. 53C2202

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,560
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave H over Sierra Highway is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ave H over Sierra Highway in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 27,560 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,072 by 2044. The structure is 290 ft (88.3 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAve H
CrossesSierra Highway
LocationAt Sierra HWY
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.7186, -118.14027
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.3 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,560 (2014)
Projected traffic33,072 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ave H over Sierra Highway built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave H over Sierra Highway 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ave H over Sierra Highway carry?

About 27,560 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ave H over Sierra Highway?

The structure is 290 ft (88.3 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Ave H over Sierra Highway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.