US Bridges

Balboa Blvd (sb) over Los Angeles River

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.6 MI S. Victory Blvd · Structure no. 53C1095

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
266 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Balboa Blvd (sb) over Los Angeles River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Balboa Blvd (sb) over Los Angeles River in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 61 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,287 by 2044. The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBalboa Blvd (sb)
CrossesLos Angeles River
Location0.6 MI S. Victory Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.1795, -118.50121
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2018)
Projected traffic28,287 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Balboa Blvd (sb) over Los Angeles River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Balboa Blvd (sb) over Los Angeles River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Balboa Blvd (sb) over Los Angeles River carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Balboa Blvd (sb) over Los Angeles River?

The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Balboa Blvd (sb) over Los Angeles River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.