US Bridges

State Route 1 over De Forest Avenue

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-001-7.08-LBCH · Structure no. 53 1047

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over De Forest Avenue is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 1 over De Forest Avenue in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 38,250 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,684 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesDe Forest Avenue
Location07-LA-001-7.08-LBCH
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates33.79026, -118.20399
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,250 (2023)
Projected traffic77,684 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 State Route 1 over De Forest Avenue built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 over De Forest Avenue 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 1 over De Forest Avenue carry?

About 38,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 over De Forest Avenue?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over De Forest Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.