Kester Ave over Los Angeles River
FairLos Angeles County, California · 200 North of US-101 · Structure no. 53C1216
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30,450
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kester Ave over Los Angeles River is a concrete tee beam carrying Kester Ave over Los Angeles River in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 5 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 30,450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,750 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Kester Ave over Los Angeles River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kester Ave over Los Angeles River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Kester Ave over Los Angeles River carry?
About 30,450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Kester Ave over Los Angeles River?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns Kester Ave over Los Angeles River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.