Riverside DR over Los Angeles River
GoodLos Angeles County, California · Just North of SR-134 · Structure no. 53C1298
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 382 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,650
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Riverside DR over Los Angeles River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Riverside DR over Los Angeles River in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 87 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 12,650 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,622 by 2042. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Riverside DR over Los Angeles River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Riverside DR 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Riverside DR over Los Angeles River carry?
About 12,650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Riverside DR over Los Angeles River?
The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns Riverside DR over Los Angeles River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.