US Bridges

SR 134 Riversid DR over Buena Vista Park Channel

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-134-2.82-BRB · Structure no. 53 3072

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
227,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 134 Riversid DR over Buena Vista Park Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 134 Riversid DR over Buena Vista Park Channel in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 227,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 277,000 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 173 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 134 Riversid DR
CrossesBuena Vista Park Channel
Location07-LA-134-2.82-BRB
RouteState Highway 134
Coordinates34.15324, -118.32762
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width173 ft (52.7 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227,000 (2020)
Projected traffic277,000 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR 134 Riversid DR over Buena Vista Park Channel built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 134 Riversid DR over Buena Vista Park Channel 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 134 Riversid DR over Buena Vista Park Channel carry?

About 227,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 134 Riversid DR over Buena Vista Park Channel?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 173 ft wide.

Who owns SR 134 Riversid DR over Buena Vista Park Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.