US Bridges

Valley Circle Blvd over US 101

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-101-27.36-LA · Structure no. 53 2775

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
396 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,042
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Circle Blvd over US 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Valley Circle Blvd over US 101 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 16,042 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,978 by 2046. The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesValley Circle Blvd
CrossesUS 101
Location07-LA-101-27.36-LA
RouteCity Street 0L537
Coordinates34.1592, -118.63693
Functional classUrban Minor 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length396 ft (120.7 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,042 (2018)
Projected traffic24,978 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Valley Circle Blvd over US 101 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Circle Blvd over US 101 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 Valley Circle Blvd over US 101 carry?

About 16,042 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Valley Circle Blvd over US 101?

The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Circle Blvd over US 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.