US Bridges

State Route 91 over Artesia Bl Butler Av

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-091-R11.43-LBCH · Structure no. 53 2169

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
521 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
220,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 91 over Artesia Bl Butler Av is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 91 over Artesia Bl Butler Av in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 220,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 243,405 by 2040. The structure is 521 ft (158.8 m) long and 218 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 91
CrossesArtesia Bl Butler Av
Location07-LA-091-R11.43-LBCH
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates33.87348, -118.19704
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length521 ft (158.8 m)
Longest span173 ft (52.7 m)
Deck width218 ft (66.5 m)
Roadway width212 ft (64.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220,000 (2019)
Projected traffic243,405 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure14
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 Artesia Bl Butler Av built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 91 over Artesia Bl Butler Av 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 91 over Artesia Bl Butler Av carry?

About 220,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 91 over Artesia Bl Butler Av?

The structure is 521 ft (158.8 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.7 m) and a deck 218 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 91 over Artesia Bl Butler Av?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.