Vanowen Street over Los Angeles River
FairLos Angeles County, California · 0.1 MI E Mason Ave · Structure no. 53C1362
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 280 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,741
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vanowen Street over Los Angeles River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vanowen Street over Los Angeles River in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 67 years old, older 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 27,741 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,971 by 2043. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vanowen Street over Los Angeles River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Vanowen Street 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Vanowen Street over Los Angeles River carry?
About 27,741 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Vanowen Street over Los Angeles River?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns Vanowen Street over Los Angeles River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.