US Bridges

Vermont Avenue over Route 105 & Lrt

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-105-R6.74-LA · Structure no. 53 2527

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
342 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,258
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vermont Avenue over Route 105 & Lrt is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vermont Avenue over Route 105 & Lrt in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 18,258 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,682 by 2042. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 177 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVermont Avenue
CrossesRoute 105 & Lrt
Location07-LA-105-R6.74-LA
RouteCity Street 0L040
Coordinates33.92918, -118.29204
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span177 ft (53.9 m)
Deck width177 ft (53.9 m)
Roadway width155 ft (47.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,258 (2016)
Projected traffic20,682 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vermont Avenue over Route 105 & Lrt built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vermont Avenue over Route 105 & Lrt 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Vermont Avenue over Route 105 & Lrt carry?

About 18,258 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Vermont Avenue over Route 105 & Lrt?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (53.9 m) and a deck 177 ft wide.

Who owns Vermont Avenue over Route 105 & Lrt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.