US Bridges

Colorado Blvd over Metro

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 185FT W/O Arroyo Pkwy · Structure no. 53C2291

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,800
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colorado Blvd over Metro is a concrete frame carrying Colorado Blvd over Metro in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 20,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,960 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 95 ft wide.

CarriesColorado Blvd
CrossesMetro
Location185FT W/O Arroyo Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.14571, -118.14829
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,800 (2014)
Projected traffic24,960 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 Colorado Blvd over Metro built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colorado Blvd over Metro 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Colorado Blvd over Metro carry?

About 20,800 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Colorado Blvd over Metro?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Colorado Blvd over Metro?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.