US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Vineland Ave

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-101-11.11-LA · Structure no. 53 1225

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Vineland Ave is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Vineland Ave in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 175,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 232,859 by 2042. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesVineland Ave
Location07-LA-101-11.11-LA
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.14697, -118.37012
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width138 ft (42 m)
Roadway width133 ft (40.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175,000 (2021)
Projected traffic232,859 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure11
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 Vineland Ave built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Vineland Ave 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 March 2024.

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

About 175,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.