US Bridges

Wilton Place over Route 101

Poor

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-101-6.15-LA · Structure no. 53 0731

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
341 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilton Place over Route 101 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wilton Place 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 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,930 by 2042. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWilton Place
CrossesRoute 101
Location07-LA-101-6.15-LA
RouteCity Street 0L654
Coordinates34.09633, -118.31351
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.6 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2020)
Projected traffic32,930 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilton Place over Route 101 built?

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

What condition is Wilton Place over Route 101 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Wilton Place over Route 101 carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wilton Place over Route 101?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Wilton Place over Route 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.