Lankershim Blvd over Los Angeles River
GoodLos Angeles County, California · 0.5 MI North of US-101 · Structure no. 53C0310
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 173 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 44,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lankershim Blvd over Los Angeles River is a concrete tee beam carrying Lankershim Blvd over Los Angeles River in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 44,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,100 by 2041. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lankershim Blvd over Los Angeles River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Lankershim Blvd 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Lankershim Blvd over Los Angeles River carry?
About 44,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lankershim Blvd over Los Angeles River?
The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.
Who owns Lankershim Blvd over Los Angeles River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.