US Bridges

San Rafael Ave over State Route 134

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-134-R12.36-PAS · Structure no. 53 2097

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
189 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,716
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Rafael Ave over State Route 134 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying San Rafael Ave over State Route 134 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 8,716 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,469 by 2042. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSan Rafael Ave
CrossesState Route 134
Location07-LA-134-R12.36-PAS
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.14349, -118.17109
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,716 (2015)
Projected traffic9,469 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 San Rafael Ave over State Route 134 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is San Rafael Ave 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does San Rafael Ave over State Route 134 carry?

About 8,716 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is San Rafael Ave over State Route 134?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns San Rafael Ave over State Route 134?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.