Desoto Ave over Los Angeles River
GoodLos Angeles County, California · 0.2 MI N Vanowen ST · Structure no. 53C1151
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 134 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,182
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Desoto Ave over Los Angeles River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Desoto Ave over Los Angeles River in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 67 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 35,182 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,100 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 100 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Desoto Ave over Los Angeles River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Desoto 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 Desoto Ave over Los Angeles River carry?
About 35,182 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Desoto Ave over Los Angeles River?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns Desoto Ave over Los Angeles River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.