US Bridges

Seventh ST over BNSF RY L a River UPRR

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3 MI W/O US 101 · Structure no. 53C1321

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,030 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,666
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seventh ST over BNSF RY L a River UPRR is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Seventh ST over BNSF RY L a River UPRR in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 26,666 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,632 by 2042. The structure is 1,030 ft (314 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSeventh ST
CrossesBNSF RY L a River UPRR
Location0.3 MI W/O US 101
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.03447, -118.22902
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+23 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,030 ft (314 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,666 (2016)
Projected traffic44,632 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seventh ST over BNSF RY L a River UPRR built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seventh ST over BNSF RY L a River UPRR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Seventh ST over BNSF RY L a River UPRR carry?

About 26,666 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Seventh ST over BNSF RY L a River UPRR?

The structure is 1,030 ft (314 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Seventh ST over BNSF RY L a River UPRR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.