U.S. Highway 101 over Kester Ave
PoorLos Angeles County, California · 07-LA-101-16.43-LA · Structure no. 53 1375
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 97 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 293,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. Highway 101 over Kester Ave is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Kester Ave in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 293,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 311,842 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 166 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Kester Ave built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Kester Ave in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Kester Ave carry?
About 293,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Kester Ave?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 166 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Kester Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.