US Bridges

LA Loma RD over Arroyo Seco Chan

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 100FT W/O Arroyo Blvd · Structure no. 53C0759

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
314 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,570
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Loma RD over Arroyo Seco Chan is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying LA Loma RD over Arroyo Seco Chan in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 111 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 3,570 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,927 by 2044. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLA Loma RD
CrossesArroyo Seco Chan
Location100FT W/O Arroyo Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.13385, -118.16749
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,570 (2014)
Projected traffic3,927 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA Loma RD over Arroyo Seco Chan built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is LA Loma RD over Arroyo Seco Chan 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does LA Loma RD over Arroyo Seco Chan carry?

About 3,570 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is LA Loma RD over Arroyo Seco Chan?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns LA Loma RD over Arroyo Seco Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.