US Bridges

Los Feliz Blvd over Los Angeles River

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1 N/O Fwy 5 · Structure no. 53C1239

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
304 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
46,978
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Los Feliz Blvd over Los Angeles River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Los Feliz Blvd over Los Angeles River in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 46,978 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,095 by 2042. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLos Feliz Blvd
CrossesLos Angeles River
Location0.1 N/O Fwy 5
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.12127, -118.27049
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 inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,978 (2016)
Projected traffic73,095 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
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 Los Feliz Blvd over Los Angeles River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Los Feliz Blvd 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Los Feliz Blvd over Los Angeles River carry?

About 46,978 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Los Feliz Blvd over Los Angeles River?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Los Feliz Blvd over Los Angeles River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.