US Bridges

State Route 134 over Forman Ave

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-134-1.36-LA · Structure no. 53 1276

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
216,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 134 over Forman Ave is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying State Route 134 over Forman Ave in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 216,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 283,846 by 2040. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 134
CrossesForman Ave
Location07-LA-134-1.36-LA
RouteState Highway 134
Coordinates34.1529, -118.353
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.7 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216,000 (2017)
Projected traffic283,846 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Forman Ave built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is State Route 134 over Forman 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 134 over Forman Ave carry?

About 216,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 134 over Forman Ave?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 134 over Forman Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.