US Bridges

26th ST over Downey RD

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI E/O Soto ST · Structure no. 53C0786

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,797
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

26th ST over Downey RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 26th ST over Downey RD in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 7,797 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,966 by 2043. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries26th ST
CrossesDowney RD
Location0.5MI E/O Soto ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.01189, -118.20687
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,797 (2017)
Projected traffic8,966 by 2043
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 26th ST over Downey RD built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26th ST over Downey RD 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 26th ST over Downey RD carry?

About 7,797 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is 26th ST over Downey RD?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns 26th ST over Downey RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.