U.S. Highway 101 over Melrose Ave
GoodLos Angeles County, California · 07-LA-101-4.85-LA · Structure no. 53 0673L
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 245 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 101 over Melrose Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Melrose Ave 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 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 232,859 by 2042. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 U.S. Highway 101 over Melrose Ave built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Melrose Ave 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Melrose Ave carry?
About 175,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Melrose Ave?
The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Melrose Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.