Coldwater Canyon over Los Angeles River
GoodLos Angeles County, California · 0.7 MI S/O US 101 · Structure no. 53C1138
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25,040
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Coldwater Canyon over Los Angeles River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Coldwater Canyon over Los Angeles River in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 74 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 25,040 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,242 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Coldwater Canyon over Los Angeles River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is Coldwater Canyon 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Coldwater Canyon over Los Angeles River carry?
About 25,040 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Coldwater Canyon over Los Angeles River?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Coldwater Canyon over Los Angeles River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.