Slauson Ave over Los Angeles Riv
PoorLos Angeles County, California · 0.8MI E/O Atlantic Blvd · Structure no. 53C0445
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 509 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,736
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Slauson Ave over Los Angeles Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Slauson Ave over Los Angeles Riv in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 34,736 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,683 by 2041. The structure is 509 ft (155.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Slauson Ave over Los Angeles Riv built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is Slauson Ave over Los Angeles Riv in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Slauson Ave over Los Angeles Riv carry?
About 34,736 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Slauson Ave over Los Angeles Riv?
The structure is 509 ft (155.1 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Slauson Ave over Los Angeles Riv?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.