US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Vendome Street

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Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-101-3.63-LA · Structure no. 53 0073

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
265,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Vendome Street is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Vendome Street in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1949, 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 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 265,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 335,444 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesVendome Street
Location07-LA-101-3.63-LA
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.07668, -118.27888
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width141 ft (42.9 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265,000 (2020)
Projected traffic335,444 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Highway 101 over Vendome Street built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Vendome Street 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Vendome Street carry?

About 265,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Vendome Street?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Vendome Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.