U.S. Highway 101 over Medea Creek
FairLos Angeles County, California · 07-LA-101-34.82-AGRH · Structure no. 53 0002
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 107 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 101 over Medea Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Medea Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 76 years old, older 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 160,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 207,078 by 2045. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 178 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Highway 101 over Medea Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Medea Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Medea Creek carry?
About 160,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Medea Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 178 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Medea Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.