U.S. Highway 101 over Franklin Avenue
FairLos Angeles County, California · 07-LA-101-7.20-LA · Structure no. 53 0728K
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 139 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 101 over Franklin Avenue is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Franklin Avenue in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,744 by 2042. The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long and 31 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Franklin Avenue built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Franklin Avenue 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 Franklin Avenue carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Franklin Avenue?
The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Franklin Avenue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.