US Bridges

Fountain Ave over Route 101

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-101-5.94-LA · Structure no. 53 0722

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fountain Ave over Route 101 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fountain Ave over Route 101 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 28,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,067 by 2042. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFountain Ave
CrossesRoute 101
Location07-LA-101-5.94-LA
RouteCity Street 0L432
Coordinates34.09471, -118.31121
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,900 (2020)
Projected traffic38,067 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 Fountain Ave over Route 101 built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fountain Ave over Route 101 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Fountain Ave over Route 101 carry?

About 28,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fountain Ave over Route 101?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Fountain Ave over Route 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.