US Bridges

Route 105 & Lrt over Fir Street

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-105-R11.91-LYN · Structure no. 53 2494

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
237,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 105 & Lrt over Fir Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 105 & Lrt over Fir Street in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6 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 237,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 239,926 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 187 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 105 & Lrt
CrossesFir Street
Location07-LA-105-R11.91-LYN
RouteInterstate 105
Coordinates33.92246, -118.20504
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width187 ft (56.9 m)
Roadway width152 ft (46.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237,000 (2020)
Projected traffic239,926 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesHighway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 105 & Lrt over Fir Street built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 105 & Lrt over Fir Street 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 Route 105 & Lrt over Fir Street carry?

About 237,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Route 105 & Lrt over Fir Street?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 187 ft wide.

Who owns Route 105 & Lrt over Fir Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.