US Bridges

Universal Terrace over U.S. Highway 101

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Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-101-10.56-LA · Structure no. 53 2908

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel
Length
743 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Universal Terrace over U.S. Highway 101 is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Universal Terrace over U.S. Highway 101 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,196 by 2042. The structure is 743 ft (226.4 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUniversal Terrace
CrossesU.S. Highway 101
Location07-LA-101-10.56-LA
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.13977, -118.3659
Functional classUrban Local

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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length743 ft (226.4 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.7 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2021)
Projected traffic11,196 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 Universal Terrace over U.S. Highway 101 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Universal Terrace over U.S. Highway 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Universal Terrace over U.S. Highway 101 carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Universal Terrace over U.S. Highway 101?

The structure is 743 ft (226.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.7 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Universal Terrace over U.S. Highway 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.