US Bridges

State Route 91 over Bixby Ave

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-091-R15.87-BFL · Structure no. 53 1719

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
242,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 91 over Bixby Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 91 over Bixby Ave in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 242,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 258,112 by 2040. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 176 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 91
CrossesBixby Ave
Location07-LA-091-R15.87-BFL
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates33.87597, -118.12106
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width176 ft (53.7 m)
Roadway width170 ft (51.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242,000 (2019)
Projected traffic258,112 by 2040
Trucks12%
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 Bixby Ave built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is State Route 91 over Bixby Ave 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 91 over Bixby Ave carry?

About 242,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is State Route 91 over Bixby Ave?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 176 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 91 over Bixby Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.