US Bridges

Arroyo Blvd over Arroyo Seco Chan

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI N/O SR-134 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0758

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
116 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,965
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arroyo Blvd over Arroyo Seco Chan is a concrete arch - deck carrying Arroyo Blvd over Arroyo Seco Chan in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 6 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 1,965 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,162 by 2044. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesArroyo Blvd
CrossesArroyo Seco Chan
Location0.1MI N/O SR-134 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.14659, -118.16386
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,965 (2014)
Projected traffic2,162 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Arroyo Blvd over Arroyo Seco Chan built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arroyo Blvd over Arroyo Seco Chan 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Arroyo Blvd over Arroyo Seco Chan carry?

About 1,965 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Arroyo Blvd over Arroyo Seco Chan?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Arroyo Blvd over Arroyo Seco Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.