US Bridges

Hollywood Blvd O over Route 101

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-101-6.52-LA · Structure no. 53 0678

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollywood Blvd O over Route 101 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hollywood Blvd O over Route 101 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 73 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 75,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,342 by 2042. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHollywood Blvd O
CrossesRoute 101
Location07-LA-101-6.52-LA
RouteCity Street 0L433
Coordinates34.10156, -118.31696
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,000 (2020)
Projected traffic102,342 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Hollywood Blvd O over Route 101 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Hollywood Blvd O 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Hollywood Blvd O over Route 101 carry?

About 75,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hollywood Blvd O over Route 101?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Hollywood Blvd O over Route 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.