US Bridges

North Spring ST over Los Angeles River UP RR

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.4 MI West of I-5 · Structure no. 53C0859

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
682 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,808
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Spring ST over Los Angeles River UP RR is a concrete arch - deck carrying North Spring ST over Los Angeles River UP RR in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 97 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 18,808 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,526 by 2042. The structure is 682 ft (207.9 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Spring ST
CrossesLos Angeles River UP RR
Location0.4 MI West of I-5
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.07006, -118.22586
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+11 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length682 ft (207.9 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,808 (2016)
Projected traffic33,526 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Spring ST over Los Angeles River UP RR built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is North Spring ST over Los Angeles River UP RR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does North Spring ST over Los Angeles River UP RR carry?

About 18,808 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Spring ST over Los Angeles River UP RR?

The structure is 682 ft (207.9 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns North Spring ST over Los Angeles River UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.