US Bridges

Fourth ST over City Sts RR LA River

Good

Los Angeles County, California · Over LA River · Structure no. 53C0044

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
1,837 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fourth ST over City Sts RR LA River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Fourth ST over City Sts RR LA River in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,146 by 2044. The structure is 1,837 ft (559.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFourth ST
CrossesCity Sts RR LA River
LocationOver LA River
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.0421, -118.23284
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+26 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,837 ft (559.9 m)
Longest span279 ft (85 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2016)
Projected traffic47,146 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fourth ST over City Sts RR LA River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fourth ST over City Sts RR LA River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Fourth ST over City Sts RR LA River carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fourth ST over City Sts RR LA River?

The structure is 1,837 ft (559.9 m) long with a longest span of 279 ft (85 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Fourth ST over City Sts RR LA River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.