US Bridges

California Incline over Pacific Coast HWY

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1 MI S Pacific Coast Hy · Structure no. 53C2310

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
753 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
10,118
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

California Incline over Pacific Coast HWY is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying California Incline over Pacific Coast HWY in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 10,118 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,142 by 2044. The structure is 753 ft (229.6 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesCalifornia Incline
CrossesPacific Coast HWY
Location0.1 MI S Pacific Coast Hy
RouteCity Street 0Q110
Coordinates34.01931, -118.505
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.6 US tons
Inventory rating77.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHL 93
Structure length753 ft (229.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,118 (2014)
Projected traffic12,142 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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 California Incline over Pacific Coast HWY built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is California Incline over Pacific Coast HWY 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does California Incline over Pacific Coast HWY carry?

About 10,118 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is California Incline over Pacific Coast HWY?

The structure is 753 ft (229.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns California Incline over Pacific Coast HWY?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.