U.S. Highway 101 over Gower Street
FairLos Angeles County, California · 07-LA-101-6.91-LA · Structure no. 53 0679
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 165 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 154,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 101 over Gower Street is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Gower Street 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 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 154,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 208,227 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Gower Street built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Gower 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Gower Street carry?
About 154,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Gower Street?
The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (40 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Gower Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.