US Bridges

State Route 91 over Downey Ave

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-091-R14.10-LBCH · Structure no. 53 1761

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
273,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 91 over Downey Ave is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 91 over Downey Ave in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 273,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 280,000 by 2040. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 168 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 91
CrossesDowney Ave
Location07-LA-091-R14.10-LBCH
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates33.87683, -118.15157
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width168 ft (51.2 m)
Roadway width162 ft (49.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273,000 (2017)
Projected traffic280,000 by 2040
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 Downey Ave built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 91 over Downey 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 Downey Ave carry?

About 273,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is State Route 91 over Downey Ave?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 168 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 91 over Downey Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.