US Bridges

Hazeltine Ave over Los Angeles River

Good

Los Angeles County, California · South of US-101 · Structure no. 53C0247

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,400
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hazeltine Ave over Los Angeles River is a concrete slab carrying Hazeltine Ave over Los Angeles River in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 20,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,669 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHazeltine Ave
CrossesLos Angeles River
LocationSouth of US-101
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.15501, -118.43983
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,400 (2018)
Projected traffic36,669 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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 Hazeltine Ave over Los Angeles River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hazeltine Ave over Los Angeles 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Hazeltine Ave over Los Angeles River carry?

About 20,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hazeltine Ave over Los Angeles River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Hazeltine Ave over Los Angeles River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.