US Bridges

State Route 134 over Forest Lawn Drive

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-134-3.81-LA · Structure no. 53 1286

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
217,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 134 over Forest Lawn Drive is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 134 over Forest Lawn Drive 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 217,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 278,235 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 134
CrossesForest Lawn Drive
Location07-LA-134-3.81-LA
RouteState Highway 134
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.15474, -118.31102
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.6 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217,000 (2017)
Projected traffic278,235 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 Forest Lawn Drive built?

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

What condition is State Route 134 over Forest Lawn Drive 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 Forest Lawn Drive carry?

About 217,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Route 134 over Forest Lawn Drive?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 134 over Forest Lawn Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.