National Blvd over Ballona Creek
GoodLos Angeles County, California · 0.26 MI W. of LA Cienega · Structure no. 53C2241
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 166 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
National Blvd over Ballona Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying National Blvd over Ballona Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,531 by 2044. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was National Blvd over Ballona Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is National Blvd over Ballona Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does National Blvd over Ballona Creek carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is National Blvd over Ballona Creek?
The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns National Blvd over Ballona Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.