US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Odin Street

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-101-7.74-LA · Structure no. 53 0696

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
193,143
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Odin Street is a concrete slab carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Odin Street in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 71 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 193,143 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 241,284 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 160 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesOdin Street
Location07-LA-101-7.74-LA
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.11053, -118.33422
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width160 ft (48.9 m)
Roadway width157 ft (47.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193,143 (2021)
Projected traffic241,284 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-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 Odin Street built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Odin Street 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Odin Street carry?

About 193,143 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Odin Street?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 160 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Odin Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.