US Bridges

State Route 1 over Las Flores Creek

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-001-44.15-MAL · Structure no. 53 0034

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1931
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Las Flores Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying State Route 1 over Las Flores Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1931, so it is 99 years old, older 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 43,250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,400 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesLas Flores Creek
Location07-LA-001-44.15-MAL
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates34.03705, -118.63656
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,250 (2021)
Projected traffic47,400 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 1 over Las Flores Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1931.

What condition is State Route 1 over Las Flores 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 1 over Las Flores Creek carry?

About 43,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 over Las Flores Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over Las Flores Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.