US Bridges

Colorado Blvd over Interstate 710

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-710-R32.45-PAS · Structure no. 53C2398

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
415 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,400
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colorado Blvd over Interstate 710 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Colorado Blvd over Interstate 710 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 15,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,144 by 2041. The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesColorado Blvd
CrossesInterstate 710
Location07-LA-710-R32.45-PAS
RouteCity Street 0Q483
Coordinates34.14561, -118.15575
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length415 ft (126.5 m)
Longest span207 ft (63.1 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,400 (2021)
Projected traffic19,144 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Colorado Blvd over Interstate 710 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colorado Blvd over Interstate 710 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Colorado Blvd over Interstate 710 carry?

About 15,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Colorado Blvd over Interstate 710?

The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long with a longest span of 207 ft (63.1 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Colorado Blvd over Interstate 710?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.