Merkel Avenue over Route 105 Lrt Ramps
GoodLos Angeles County, California · 07-LA-105-R14.95-PRM · Structure no. 53 2428
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 394 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Merkel Avenue over Route 105 Lrt Ramps is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Merkel Avenue over Route 105 Lrt Ramps in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,137 by 2042. The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Merkel Avenue over Route 105 Lrt Ramps built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Merkel Avenue over Route 105 Lrt Ramps 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Merkel Avenue over Route 105 Lrt Ramps carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Merkel Avenue over Route 105 Lrt Ramps?
The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long with a longest span of 202 ft (61.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Merkel Avenue over Route 105 Lrt Ramps?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.