US Bridges

Soto ST over Los Angeles Riv

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 200FT N/O Bandini Blvd · Structure no. 53C0867

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
532 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
33,503
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Soto ST over Los Angeles Riv is a concrete arch - deck carrying Soto ST over Los Angeles Riv in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 33,503 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,203 by 2042. The structure is 532 ft (162.2 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSoto ST
CrossesLos Angeles Riv
Location200FT N/O Bandini Blvd
RouteCity Street 0L155
Coordinates34.00983, -118.21964
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length532 ft (162.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,503 (2017)
Projected traffic40,203 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 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 Soto ST over Los Angeles Riv built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Soto ST over Los Angeles Riv 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 Soto ST over Los Angeles Riv carry?

About 33,503 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Soto ST over Los Angeles Riv?

The structure is 532 ft (162.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Soto ST over Los Angeles Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.