US Bridges

Willow ST over Los Angeles Riv

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI E/O I-710 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0019

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
622 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
35,638
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow ST over Los Angeles Riv is a concrete tee beam carrying Willow ST over Los Angeles Riv in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older 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 6 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 35,638 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,766 by 2045. The structure is 622 ft (189.6 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWillow ST
CrossesLos Angeles Riv
Location0.1MI E/O I-710 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.80424, -118.20649
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length622 ft (189.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,638 (2015)
Projected traffic42,766 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willow ST over Los Angeles Riv built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow ST over Los Angeles Riv 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Willow ST over Los Angeles Riv carry?

About 35,638 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Willow ST over Los Angeles Riv?

The structure is 622 ft (189.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Willow ST over Los Angeles Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.