US Bridges

Victory Blvd over Los Angeles River

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2 M W/O Lindley Ave. · Structure no. 53C1369

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
401 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
56,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victory Blvd over Los Angeles River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Victory Blvd over Los Angeles River in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 56,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,185 by 2041. The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVictory Blvd
CrossesLos Angeles River
Location0.2 M W/O Lindley Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.1865, -118.52962
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length401 ft (122.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,000 (2016)
Projected traffic89,185 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
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 Victory Blvd over Los Angeles River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Victory Blvd 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 Victory Blvd over Los Angeles River carry?

About 56,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Victory Blvd over Los Angeles River?

The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Victory Blvd over Los Angeles River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.