US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Glendale Blvd

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-101-2.48-LA · Structure no. 53 0619

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
265,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Glendale Blvd is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Glendale Blvd in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 265,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 326,632 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesGlendale Blvd
Location07-LA-101-2.48-LA
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.06979, -118.26094
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.8 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265,000 (2018)
Projected traffic326,632 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Glendale Blvd built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Glendale Blvd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Glendale Blvd carry?

About 265,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Glendale Blvd?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Glendale Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.