US Bridges

State Route 91 over Norwalk Blvd

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-091-R18.67-CRTS · Structure no. 53 1334

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
262,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 91 over Norwalk Blvd is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 91 over Norwalk Blvd in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 262,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 219,143 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long and 167 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 91
CrossesNorwalk Blvd
Location07-LA-091-R18.67-CRTS
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates33.87627, -118.07285
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.6 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.6 m)
Deck width167 ft (50.9 m)
Roadway width162 ft (49.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic262,000 (2019)
Projected traffic219,143 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure12
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 91 over Norwalk Blvd built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 91 over Norwalk 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 91 over Norwalk Blvd carry?

About 262,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 91 over Norwalk Blvd?

The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.6 m) and a deck 167 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 91 over Norwalk Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.