US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Melrose Ave

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-101-4.85-LA · Structure no. 53 0673R

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
117,500
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 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 117,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 158,831 by 2042. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesMelrose Ave
Location07-LA-101-4.85-LA
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.08336, -118.29799
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117,500 (2020)
Projected traffic158,831 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 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 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Melrose Ave carry?

About 117,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Melrose Ave?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Melrose Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.