US Bridges

First ST over L a Riv UP BNSF Myers

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5 MI W/O Fwy 101 · Structure no. 53C1166

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
1,327 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,550
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

First ST over L a Riv UP BNSF Myers is a concrete arch - deck carrying First ST over L a Riv UP BNSF Myers in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 96 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 24,550 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,850 by 2044. The structure is 1,327 ft (404.5 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFirst ST
CrossesL a Riv UP BNSF Myers
Location0.5 MI W/O Fwy 101
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.04818, -118.23275
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+26 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,327 ft (404.5 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,550 (2018)
Projected traffic31,850 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was First ST over L a Riv UP BNSF Myers built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is First ST over L a Riv UP BNSF Myers in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does First ST over L a Riv UP BNSF Myers carry?

About 24,550 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is First ST over L a Riv UP BNSF Myers?

The structure is 1,327 ft (404.5 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns First ST over L a Riv UP BNSF Myers?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.