US Bridges

Universal Center D over US 101

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-101-9.61-LA · Structure no. 53 2712

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
302 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Universal Center D over US 101 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Universal Center D over US 101 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,299 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUniversal Center D
CrossesUS 101
Location07-LA-101-9.61-LA
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.13284, -118.35245
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2021)
Projected traffic11,299 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Universal Center D over US 101 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Universal Center D over US 101 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Universal Center D over US 101 carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Universal Center D over US 101?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Universal Center D over US 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.