US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Route 170

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-101-11.75R-LA · Structure no. 53 1336R

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
704 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
118,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Route 170 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Route 170 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1959, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 118,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 159,490 by 2042. The structure is 704 ft (214.7 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesRoute 170
Location07-LA-101-11.75R-LA
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.15409, -118.37889
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length704 ft (214.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118,000 (2021)
Projected traffic159,490 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 U.S. Highway 101 over Route 170 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Route 170 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Route 170 carry?

About 118,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Route 170?

The structure is 704 ft (214.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Route 170?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.