U.S. Highway 101 over Balboa Blvd
GoodLos Angeles County, California · 07-LA-101-19.22-LA · Structure no. 53 1052
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 119 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 296,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 101 over Balboa Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Balboa Blvd in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 67 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 296,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 340,109 by 2046. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Highway 101 over Balboa Blvd built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Balboa Blvd 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Balboa Blvd carry?
About 296,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Balboa Blvd?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Balboa Blvd?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.