Colfax Ave over Los Angeles River
FairLos Angeles County, California · 0.1 MI N/O Ventura Blvd. · Structure no. 53C2293
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 505 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,300
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Colfax Ave over Los Angeles River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Colfax Ave over Los Angeles River in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 15,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,511 by 2044. The structure is 505 ft (154 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Colfax Ave over Los Angeles River built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Colfax Ave over Los Angeles River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Colfax Ave over Los Angeles River carry?
About 15,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Colfax Ave over Los Angeles River?
The structure is 505 ft (154 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Colfax Ave over Los Angeles River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.