US Bridges

RTE 2 Santa Monica over Route 101

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-002-12.73-LA · Structure no. 53 0675

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 2 Santa Monica over Route 101 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying RTE 2 Santa Monica over Route 101 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 6 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 37,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,102 by 2047. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 2 Santa Monica
CrossesRoute 101
Location07-LA-002-12.73-LA
RouteState Highway 2
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.09068, -118.30668
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,500 (2019)
Projected traffic52,102 by 2047
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 RTE 2 Santa Monica over Route 101 built?

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

What condition is RTE 2 Santa Monica over Route 101 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does RTE 2 Santa Monica over Route 101 carry?

About 37,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RTE 2 Santa Monica over Route 101?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 2 Santa Monica over Route 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.