US Bridges

26th ST over Los Angeles Riv

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2MI W/O Soto ST · Structure no. 53C0868

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
293 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,727
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

26th ST over Los Angeles Riv is a concrete arch - deck carrying 26th ST over Los Angeles Riv in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 8,727 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,036 by 2042. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries26th ST
CrossesLos Angeles Riv
Location0.2MI W/O Soto ST
RouteCity Street 0Q612
Coordinates34.01437, -118.22293
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,727 (2017)
Projected traffic10,036 by 2042
Trucks27%
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 26th ST over Los Angeles Riv built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is 26th ST over Los Angeles Riv 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 26th ST over Los Angeles Riv carry?

About 8,727 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is 26th ST over Los Angeles Riv?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 26th ST over Los Angeles Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.