US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Shoup Ave

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-101-25.88-LA · Structure no. 53 1095

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
202,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Shoup Ave is a concrete tee beam carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Shoup Ave in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 202,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 234,306 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesShoup Ave
Location07-LA-101-25.88-LA
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.16819, -118.61412
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.7 m)
Roadway width135 ft (41 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202,000 (2018)
Projected traffic234,306 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure9
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 Shoup Ave built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Shoup 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 Shoup Ave carry?

About 202,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Shoup Ave?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Shoup Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.