US Bridges

Higuera ST over Ballona Creek

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 330 Ft W/O W. Jefferson B · Structure no. 53C2395

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,400
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Higuera ST over Ballona Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Higuera ST over Ballona Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,900 by 2044. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHiguera ST
CrossesBallona Creek
Location330 Ft W/O W. Jefferson B
RouteCity Street 0L229
Coordinates34.02202, -118.37867
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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span183 ft (55.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2015)
Projected traffic8,900 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 Higuera ST over Ballona Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Higuera ST 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 Higuera ST over Ballona Creek carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Higuera ST over Ballona Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 183 ft (55.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Higuera ST over Ballona Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.