US Bridges

US 101 over Kenmore Ave Sd

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Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-101-4.73-LA · Structure no. 53 0773M

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
154,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 101 over Kenmore Ave Sd is a concrete culvert carrying US 101 over Kenmore Ave Sd in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 154,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 208,225 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 101
CrossesKenmore Ave Sd
Location07-LA-101-4.73-LA
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.08269, -118.29667
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154,000 (2020)
Projected traffic208,225 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US 101 over Kenmore Ave Sd built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 101 over Kenmore Ave Sd 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 101 over Kenmore Ave Sd carry?

About 154,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 101 over Kenmore Ave Sd?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns US 101 over Kenmore Ave Sd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.