Balboa Blvd (nb) over Los Angeles River
GoodLos Angeles County, California · 0.6 MI S. Victory Blvd · Structure no. 53C1096
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 266 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,800
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Balboa Blvd (nb) over Los Angeles River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Balboa Blvd (nb) over Los Angeles River in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 84 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 14,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,287 by 2044. The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Balboa Blvd (nb) over Los Angeles River built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Balboa Blvd (nb) 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 (nb) over Los Angeles River carry?
About 14,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Balboa Blvd (nb) over Los Angeles River?
The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Balboa Blvd (nb) over Los Angeles River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.