US Bridges

US Highway 101 SB over Highland-Nb 101 on Ramp

Poor

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-101-7.84-LA · Structure no. 53 0729L

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
449 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
145,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 SB over Highland-Nb 101 on Ramp is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 101 SB over Highland-Nb 101 on Ramp in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1977, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 145,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 208,225 by 2042. The structure is 449 ft (136.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101 SB
CrossesHighland-Nb 101 on Ramp
Location07-LA-101-7.84-LA
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.11169, -118.33545
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length449 ft (136.9 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145,500 (2021)
Projected traffic208,225 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US Highway 101 SB over Highland-Nb 101 on Ramp built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is US Highway 101 SB over Highland-Nb 101 on Ramp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US Highway 101 SB over Highland-Nb 101 on Ramp carry?

About 145,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 SB over Highland-Nb 101 on Ramp?

The structure is 449 ft (136.9 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 SB over Highland-Nb 101 on Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.