First Street over Figueroa Street
FairLos Angeles County, California · 0.4 MI Sw/O US 101 · Structure no. 53C0151
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 146 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,257
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
First Street over Figueroa Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying First Street over Figueroa Street in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 85 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 17,257 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,313 by 2044. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was First Street over Figueroa Street built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is First Street over Figueroa Street 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 2024.
How much traffic does First Street over Figueroa Street carry?
About 17,257 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is First Street over Figueroa Street?
The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.
Who owns First Street over Figueroa Street?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.