US Bridges

State Route 91 over Broadway

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-091-R6.73-CRSN · Structure no. 53 2548

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
197,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 91 over Broadway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 91 over Broadway 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 197,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 129,295 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 170 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 91
CrossesBroadway
Location07-LA-091-R6.73-CRSN
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates33.87248, -118.27888
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 2023
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 alignment8: Equal 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 length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width170 ft (51.7 m)
Roadway width164 ft (50.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197,000 (2017)
Projected traffic129,295 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure10
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 Broadway built?

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

What condition is State Route 91 over Broadway 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 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 91 over Broadway carry?

About 197,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 91 over Broadway?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 170 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 91 over Broadway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.