US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over De Soto Ave

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-101-24.31-LA · Structure no. 53 1062

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
285,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over De Soto Ave is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 101 over De Soto Ave 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 285,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 282,273 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesDe Soto Ave
Location07-LA-101-24.31-LA
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.16822, -118.58804
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.5 m)
Roadway width135 ft (41 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285,000 (2018)
Projected traffic282,273 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Highway 101 over De Soto Ave built?

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

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over De Soto Ave 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over De Soto Ave carry?

About 285,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over De Soto Ave?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over De Soto Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.