US Bridges

State Route 134 over Lankershim Blvd

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-134-0.51-LA · Structure no. 53 1273

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
179 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
198,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 134 over Lankershim Blvd is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 134 over Lankershim Blvd in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 198,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 280,093 by 2040. The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long and 184 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 134
CrossesLankershim Blvd
Location07-LA-134-0.51-LA
RouteState Highway 134
Coordinates34.15292, -118.36771
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width184 ft (56 m)
Roadway width156 ft (47.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198,000 (2017)
Projected traffic280,093 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure11
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 134 over Lankershim Blvd built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 134 over Lankershim 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 134 over Lankershim Blvd carry?

About 198,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 134 over Lankershim Blvd?

The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 184 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 134 over Lankershim Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.