US Bridges

Union Street over Interstate 710

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-710-R32.51-PAS · Structure no. 53C2399

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
463 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Street over Interstate 710 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Union Street 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 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,524 by 2042. The structure is 463 ft (141 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUnion Street
CrossesInterstate 710
Location07-LA-710-R32.51-PAS
RouteCity Street 0Q484
Coordinates34.14658, -118.15584
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length463 ft (141 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2019)
Projected traffic9,524 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Union Street over Interstate 710 built?

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

What condition is Union Street over Interstate 710 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Union Street over Interstate 710 carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Union Street over Interstate 710?

The structure is 463 ft (141 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Union Street over Interstate 710?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.