US Bridges

Brand Blvd over State Route 134

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-134-R7.13-GNDL · Structure no. 53 1749

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brand Blvd over State Route 134 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brand Blvd over State Route 134 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 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2040. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBrand Blvd
CrossesState Route 134
Location07-LA-134-R7.13-GNDL
RouteCity Street 0L311
Coordinates34.15666, -118.25527
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.5 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,000 (2015)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Brand Blvd over State Route 134 built?

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

What condition is Brand Blvd over State Route 134 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Brand Blvd over State Route 134 carry?

About 38,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brand Blvd over State Route 134?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns Brand Blvd over State Route 134?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.