US Bridges

U.S. Highway 101 over Tyrone Ave Drain

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-101-15.64-LA · Structure no. 53 2365

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
289,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 101 over Tyrone Ave Drain is a concrete culvert carrying U.S. Highway 101 over Tyrone Ave Drain in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 289,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 311,842 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 206 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesU.S. Highway 101
CrossesTyrone Ave Drain
Location07-LA-101-15.64-LA
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.15551, -118.44431
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width206 ft (62.8 m)
Roadway width134 ft (40.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic289,000 (2020)
Projected traffic311,842 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 U.S. Highway 101 over Tyrone Ave Drain built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Highway 101 over Tyrone Ave Drain 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 101 over Tyrone Ave Drain carry?

About 289,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 101 over Tyrone Ave Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 206 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 101 over Tyrone Ave Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.