US Bridges

Holly ST over Arroyo Blvd / Arroyo S

Poor

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2MI W/O US-101 Fwy · Structure no. 53C1041

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
400 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,453
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holly ST over Arroyo Blvd / Arroyo S is a concrete arch - deck carrying Holly ST over Arroyo Blvd / Arroyo S in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,453 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,571 by 2044. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHolly ST
CrossesArroyo Blvd / Arroyo S
Location0.2MI W/O US-101 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.14909, -118.16605
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,453 (2014)
Projected traffic8,571 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.5 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holly ST over Arroyo Blvd / Arroyo S built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holly ST over Arroyo Blvd / Arroyo S in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Holly ST over Arroyo Blvd / Arroyo S carry?

About 7,453 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Holly ST over Arroyo Blvd / Arroyo S?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Holly ST over Arroyo Blvd / Arroyo S?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.