US Bridges

Colorado Blvd over Arroyo Blvd / Arroyo S

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI E/O San Rafael Ave · Structure no. 53C0107

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
1,442 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
10,600
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colorado Blvd over Arroyo Blvd / Arroyo S is a concrete arch - deck carrying Colorado Blvd over Arroyo Blvd / Arroyo S in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 112 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 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,720 by 2044. The structure is 1,442 ft (439.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesColorado Blvd
CrossesArroyo Blvd / Arroyo S
Location0.5MI E/O San Rafael Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.14453, -118.16744
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length1,442 ft (439.6 m)
Longest span223 ft (67.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2014)
Projected traffic12,720 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Colorado Blvd over Arroyo Blvd / Arroyo S built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Colorado Blvd over Arroyo Blvd / Arroyo S 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Colorado Blvd over Arroyo Blvd / Arroyo S carry?

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Colorado Blvd over Arroyo Blvd / Arroyo S?

The structure is 1,442 ft (439.6 m) long with a longest span of 223 ft (67.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Colorado Blvd over Arroyo Blvd / Arroyo S?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.