US Bridges

Alameda ST over Route 101

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Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-101-0.76-LA · Structure no. 53 0782

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alameda ST over Route 101 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Alameda ST over Route 101 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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 50,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,000 by 2039. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAlameda ST
CrossesRoute 101
Location07-LA-101-0.76-LA
RouteCity Street 0L047
Coordinates34.05388, -118.23775
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,000 (2021)
Projected traffic65,000 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Alameda ST over Route 101 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Alameda ST over Route 101 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Alameda ST over Route 101 carry?

About 50,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Alameda ST over Route 101?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Alameda ST over Route 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.