US Bridges

State Route 91 over Figueroa Street

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-091-R6.52-LA · Structure no. 53 2551

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
196,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 91 over Figueroa Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 91 over Figueroa Street 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 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 196,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 129,295 by 2040. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 165 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 91
CrossesFigueroa Street
Location07-LA-091-R6.52-LA
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates33.87248, -118.28202
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 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 length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width165 ft (50.2 m)
Roadway width159 ft (48.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196,000 (2015)
Projected traffic129,295 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
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 Figueroa Street built?

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

What condition is State Route 91 over Figueroa 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 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 91 over Figueroa Street carry?

About 196,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Route 91 over Figueroa Street?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 165 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 91 over Figueroa Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.