US Bridges

Kanan Road over Route 101

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-101-35.04-AGRH · Structure no. 53 0945

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kanan Road over Route 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kanan Road over Route 101 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 61 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,034 by 2045. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKanan Road
CrossesRoute 101
Location07-LA-101-35.04-AGRH
RouteCounty Highway 0W482
Coordinates34.14629, -118.76123
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2018)
Projected traffic26,034 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kanan Road over Route 101 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Kanan Road over Route 101 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Kanan Road over Route 101 carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kanan Road over Route 101?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Kanan Road over Route 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.