US Bridges

State Route 134 over LA Riv UPRR Metro AMTRAK

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-134-R5.67-LA · Structure no. 53 1790

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,510 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
237,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 134 over LA Riv UPRR Metro AMTRAK is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 134 over LA Riv UPRR Metro AMTRAK 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 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 237,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 269,826 by 2040. The structure is 1,510 ft (460.4 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 134
CrossesLA Riv UPRR Metro AMTRAK
Location07-LA-134-R5.67-LA
RouteState Highway 134
Coordinates34.15264, -118.27998
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,510 ft (460.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width138 ft (42.1 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237,000 (2017)
Projected traffic269,826 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 134 over LA Riv UPRR Metro AMTRAK built?

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

What condition is State Route 134 over LA Riv UPRR Metro AMTRAK 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 134 over LA Riv UPRR Metro AMTRAK carry?

About 237,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 134 over LA Riv UPRR Metro AMTRAK?

The structure is 1,510 ft (460.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 134 over LA Riv UPRR Metro AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.