US Bridges

Fulton Ave over Los Angeles River

Good

Los Angeles County, California · Vlyht DR N & Vlyht DR S · Structure no. 53C1176

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,400
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fulton Ave over Los Angeles River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fulton Ave over Los Angeles River in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 12,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,347 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFulton Ave
CrossesLos Angeles River
LocationVlyht DR N & Vlyht DR S
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.14903, -118.42243
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,400 (2018)
Projected traffic16,347 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Fulton Ave over Los Angeles River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Fulton 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 March 2024.

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

About 12,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fulton Ave over Los Angeles River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Fulton Ave over Los Angeles River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.