US Bridges

State Route 134 over Pacific Ave

Poor

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-134-R6.57-GNDL · Structure no. 53 1746

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 134 over Pacific Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 134 over Pacific Ave in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 240,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 273,692 by 2040. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 147 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 134
CrossesPacific Ave
Location07-LA-134-R6.57-GNDL
RouteState Highway 134
Coordinates34.15598, -118.26476
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width147 ft (44.8 m)
Roadway width144 ft (43.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240,000 (2017)
Projected traffic273,692 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure10
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 134 over Pacific Ave built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 134 over Pacific 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 134 over Pacific Ave carry?

About 240,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 134 over Pacific Ave?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 147 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 134 over Pacific Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.