US Bridges

Downey Ave over Route 105 Lrt

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-105-R15.09-PRM · Structure no. 53 2429

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Downey Ave over Route 105 Lrt is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Downey Ave over Route 105 Lrt 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 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,308 by 2042. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDowney Ave
CrossesRoute 105 Lrt
Location07-LA-105-R15.09-PRM
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.91227, -118.15222
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2020)
Projected traffic20,308 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 Downey Ave over Route 105 Lrt built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Downey Ave over Route 105 Lrt 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 2024.

How much traffic does Downey Ave over Route 105 Lrt carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Downey Ave over Route 105 Lrt?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Downey Ave over Route 105 Lrt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.