US Bridges

Lindley Avenue over Los Angeles River

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.05 MI S. Victory Blvd · Structure no. 53C0063

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,423
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lindley Avenue over Los Angeles River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lindley Avenue over Los Angeles River in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 29,423 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,530 by 2041. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLindley Avenue
CrossesLos Angeles River
Location0.05 MI S. Victory Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.18531, -118.52722
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,423 (2019)
Projected traffic58,530 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Lindley Avenue over Los Angeles River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lindley Avenue over Los Angeles River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lindley Avenue over Los Angeles River carry?

About 29,423 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lindley Avenue over Los Angeles River?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Lindley Avenue over Los Angeles River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.