US Bridges

State Route 134 over Arroyo Seco & Streets

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-134-R12.57-PAS · Structure no. 53 0166

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
1,346 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 134 over Arroyo Seco & Streets is a concrete arch - deck carrying State Route 134 over Arroyo Seco & Streets in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 72 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 220,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 225,279 by 2046. The structure is 1,346 ft (410.4 m) long and 164 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 134
CrossesArroyo Seco & Streets
Location07-LA-134-R12.57-PAS
RouteState Highway 134
Coordinates34.14461, -118.16769
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,346 ft (410.4 m)
Longest span320 ft (97.5 m)
Deck width164 ft (49.9 m)
Roadway width158 ft (48.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220,000 (2017)
Projected traffic225,279 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 134 over Arroyo Seco & Streets built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is State Route 134 over Arroyo Seco & Streets 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 134 over Arroyo Seco & Streets carry?

About 220,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 134 over Arroyo Seco & Streets?

The structure is 1,346 ft (410.4 m) long with a longest span of 320 ft (97.5 m) and a deck 164 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 134 over Arroyo Seco & Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.