US Bridges

North Broadway over LA Riv BNSF UPRR Metro

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3 MI West Interstate 5 · Structure no. 53C0545

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
861 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
23,648
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Broadway over LA Riv BNSF UPRR Metro is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying North Broadway over LA Riv BNSF UPRR Metro in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 116 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 23,648 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,698 by 2042. The structure is 861 ft (262.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Broadway
CrossesLA Riv BNSF UPRR Metro
Location0.3 MI West Interstate 5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.07168, -118.22715
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating73.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length861 ft (262.3 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,648 (2016)
Projected traffic41,698 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Broadway over LA Riv BNSF UPRR Metro built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is North Broadway over LA Riv BNSF UPRR Metro 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does North Broadway over LA Riv BNSF UPRR Metro carry?

About 23,648 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is North Broadway over LA Riv BNSF UPRR Metro?

The structure is 861 ft (262.3 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns North Broadway over LA Riv BNSF UPRR Metro?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.