US Bridges

State Route 101 NB over Figueroa Street

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-101-1.45-LA · Structure no. 53 0623R

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
312 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 101 NB over Figueroa Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 101 NB over Figueroa Street in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1949, 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 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 175,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 226,741 by 2040. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 101 NB
CrossesFigueroa Street
Location07-LA-101-1.45-LA
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.06075, -118.24689
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175,000 (2018)
Projected traffic226,741 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 State Route 101 NB over Figueroa Street built?

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

What condition is State Route 101 NB over Figueroa Street 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 State Route 101 NB over Figueroa Street carry?

About 175,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 101 NB over Figueroa Street?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 101 NB over Figueroa Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.