Benton Way over Route 101
GoodLos Angeles County, California · 07-LA-101-3.34-LA · Structure no. 53 0614
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 148 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Benton Way over Route 101 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Benton Way over Route 101 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,266 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Benton Way over Route 101 built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Benton Way over Route 101 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 Benton Way over Route 101 carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Benton Way over Route 101?
The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Benton Way over Route 101?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.