US Bridges

California Street over State Route 134

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-134-2.39-BRB · Structure no. 53 1281

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
149 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

California Street over State Route 134 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying California Street over State Route 134 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 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,299 by 2040. The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCalifornia Street
CrossesState Route 134
Location07-LA-134-2.39-BRB
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.15287, -118.33531
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2015)
Projected traffic5,299 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 California Street over State Route 134 built?

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

What condition is California Street over State Route 134 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does California Street over State Route 134 carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is California Street over State Route 134?

The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns California Street over State Route 134?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.