U.S. Highway 101 over Laurel Canyon Blvd
FairLos Angeles County, California · 07-LA-101-12.85-LA · Structure no. 53 1315
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 111 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 101 over Laurel Canyon Blvd is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Laurel Canyon Blvd in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 66 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 175,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 228,256 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. Highway 101 over Laurel Canyon Blvd built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Laurel Canyon Blvd 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Laurel Canyon Blvd carry?
About 175,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Laurel Canyon Blvd?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.5 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Laurel Canyon Blvd?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.