US Bridges

Radford Ave over Los Angeles River

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3 MI N/O Ventura Blvd · Structure no. 53C1293

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,850
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Radford Ave over Los Angeles River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Radford Ave over Los Angeles River in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5,850 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,751 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRadford Ave
CrossesLos Angeles River
Location0.3 MI N/O Ventura Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.14689, -118.39204
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 protection9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,850 (2018)
Projected traffic7,751 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Radford Ave over Los Angeles River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Radford 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 Radford Ave over Los Angeles River carry?

About 5,850 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Radford Ave over Los Angeles River?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Radford Ave over Los Angeles River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.