US Bridges

State Route 1 over Los Angeles River

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-001-7.11-LBCH · Structure no. 53 0341

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
625 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
38,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Los Angeles River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 1 over Los Angeles River in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 38,250 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,684 by 2040. The structure is 625 ft (190.5 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesLos Angeles River
Location07-LA-001-7.11-LBCH
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates33.7903, -118.20449
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating102.8 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length625 ft (190.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,250 (2021)
Projected traffic77,684 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 1 over Los Angeles River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 over Los Angeles River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 1 over Los Angeles River carry?

About 38,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 over Los Angeles River?

The structure is 625 ft (190.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over Los Angeles River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.