US Bridges

US 101 over L a Ri RR Center Mission

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-101-0.08-LA · Structure no. 53 0405

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
1,651 ft
30 main spans
Daily traffic
137,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 101 over L a Ri RR Center Mission is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 101 over L a Ri RR Center Mission in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 81 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 137,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 158,933 by 2043. The structure is 1,651 ft (503.2 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 101
CrossesL a Ri RR Center Mission
Location07-LA-101-0.08-LA
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.05303, -118.22544
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans30
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,651 ft (503.2 m)
Longest span244 ft (74.4 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.7 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137,000 (2021)
Projected traffic158,933 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 101 over L a Ri RR Center Mission built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is US 101 over L a Ri RR Center Mission 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 101 over L a Ri RR Center Mission carry?

About 137,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 101 over L a Ri RR Center Mission?

The structure is 1,651 ft (503.2 m) long with a longest span of 244 ft (74.4 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns US 101 over L a Ri RR Center Mission?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.