US Bridges

State Route 91 over Avalon Blvd

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-091-R7.44-CRSN · Structure no. 53 2458

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
209,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 91 over Avalon Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 91 over Avalon Blvd 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 209,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 207,782 by 2040. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 172 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 91
CrossesAvalon Blvd
Location07-LA-091-R7.44-CRSN
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates33.87303, -118.26628
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.7 m)
Deck width172 ft (52.5 m)
Roadway width164 ft (50 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209,000 (2015)
Projected traffic207,782 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure12
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 Avalon Blvd built?

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

What condition is State Route 91 over Avalon Blvd 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 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 91 over Avalon Blvd carry?

About 209,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 91 over Avalon Blvd?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.7 m) and a deck 172 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 91 over Avalon Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.