US Bridges

Facade Ave over Route 105 Lrt Somerset

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-105-R14.34-PRM · Structure no. 53 2424

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
431 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,060
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Facade Ave over Route 105 Lrt Somerset is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Facade Ave over Route 105 Lrt Somerset in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,060 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,184 by 2042. The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFacade Ave
CrossesRoute 105 Lrt Somerset
Location07-LA-105-R14.34-PRM
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.91084, -118.16523
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length431 ft (131.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,060 (2020)
Projected traffic1,184 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Facade Ave over Route 105 Lrt Somerset built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Facade Ave over Route 105 Lrt Somerset 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Facade Ave over Route 105 Lrt Somerset carry?

About 1,060 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Facade Ave over Route 105 Lrt Somerset?

The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Facade Ave over Route 105 Lrt Somerset?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.