US Bridges

State Route 134 over Los Angeles River

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-134-3.47-LA · Structure no. 53 1285

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
388 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
201,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 134 over Los Angeles River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 134 over Los Angeles River in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 201,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 283,846 by 2040. The structure is 388 ft (118.4 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 134
CrossesLos Angeles River
Location07-LA-134-3.47-LA
RouteState Highway 134
Coordinates34.15483, -118.31739
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length388 ft (118.4 m)
Longest span188 ft (57.2 m)
Deck width141 ft (42.9 m)
Roadway width134 ft (40.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201,000 (2015)
Projected traffic283,846 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 134 over Los Angeles River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is State Route 134 over Los Angeles River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 134 over Los Angeles River carry?

About 201,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 134 over Los Angeles River?

The structure is 388 ft (118.4 m) long with a longest span of 188 ft (57.2 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 134 over Los Angeles River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.