US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Chesebro Crk

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-101-33.91-AGRH · Structure no. 53 0755

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Chesebro Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Chesebro Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 76 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 160,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 193,146 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 191 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesChesebro Crk
Location07-LA-101-33.91-AGRH
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.14339, -118.74198
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width191 ft (58.2 m)
Roadway width189 ft (57.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160,000 (2018)
Projected traffic193,146 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Highway 101 over Chesebro Crk built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Chesebro Crk 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Chesebro Crk carry?

About 160,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Chesebro Crk?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 191 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Chesebro Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.