US Bridges

Washington Blv over Los Angeles River

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2 MI West of Soto ST · Structure no. 53C1375

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
312 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,077
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Blv over Los Angeles River is a concrete tee beam carrying Washington Blv over Los Angeles River in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 20,077 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,972 by 2041. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWashington Blv
CrossesLos Angeles River
Location0.2 MI West of Soto ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.0173, -118.22375
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 2022
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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating82.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,077 (2017)
Projected traffic22,972 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 Washington Blv over Los Angeles River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Blv 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Washington Blv over Los Angeles River carry?

About 20,077 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Washington Blv over Los Angeles River?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Blv over Los Angeles River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.