INTERSTATE 710
Carrying INTERSTATE 710 over LOS ANGELES RIVER
07-LA-710-17.34-SGT, Los Angeles, California
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: INTERSTATE 710
The INTERSTATE 710 bridge in Los Angeles, California carries INTERSTATE 710 over LOS ANGELES RIVER. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1965, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 175.0 meters (574 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 220,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of California bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 42.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How INTERSTATE 710 compares
Live comparison across California.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1955
- Last Reconstructed
- 1965
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 175.0 m (574 ft)
- Deck Width
- 36.6 m (120 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 220,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 53 0828
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
INTERSTATE 710 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare INTERSTATE 710 against other structures in Los Angeles and across California. California bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for INTERSTATE 710?
INTERSTATE 710 in Los Angeles, California has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is INTERSTATE 710 inspected?
INTERSTATE 710's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 220,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. INTERSTATE 710 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for INTERSTATE 710?
INTERSTATE 710 has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining INTERSTATE 710?
INTERSTATE 710 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is INTERSTATE 710 and does age affect safety?
INTERSTATE 710 was built in 1955, making it 71 years old and last reconstructed in 1965.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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