US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Hoover Street

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-101-3.94-LA · Structure no. 53 0612

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Hoover Street is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Hoover Street in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1963, 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 175,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 232,859 by 2042. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesHoover Street
Location07-LA-101-3.94-LA
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.07794, -118.28416
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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.2 m)
Roadway width127 ft (38.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175,000 (2022)
Projected traffic232,859 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure9
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 Hoover Street built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Hoover 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 Hoover Street carry?

About 175,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.