US Bridges

Corbin Ave over Los Angeles River

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3 MI N. Victory Blvd · Structure no. 53C1144

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corbin Ave over Los Angeles River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Corbin Ave over Los Angeles River in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 68 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,793 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCorbin Ave
CrossesLos Angeles River
Location0.3 MI N. Victory Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.19014, -118.56211
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2016)
Projected traffic45,793 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Corbin Ave over Los Angeles River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Corbin Ave 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Corbin Ave over Los Angeles River carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Corbin Ave over Los Angeles River?

The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Corbin Ave over Los Angeles River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.