US Bridges

State Route 91 over Clark Ave

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-091-R15.10-BFL · Structure no. 53 1759

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
286,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 91 over Clark Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 91 over Clark Ave 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 286,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 310,000 by 2041. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 91
CrossesClark Ave
Location07-LA-091-R15.10-BFL
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates33.87694, -118.13414
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.1 m)
Roadway width143 ft (43.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic286,000 (2019)
Projected traffic310,000 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure11
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 Clark Ave built?

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

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

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

About 286,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is State Route 91 over Clark Ave?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 91 over Clark Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.