Whitsett Ave over Los Angeles River
GoodLos Angeles County, California · 0.1 M N/O Ventura Blvd · Structure no. 53C1383
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,649
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whitsett Ave over Los Angeles River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Whitsett Ave over Los Angeles River in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 75 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 18,649 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,431 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whitsett Ave over Los Angeles River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is Whitsett Ave 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 December 2021.
How much traffic does Whitsett Ave over Los Angeles River carry?
About 18,649 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Whitsett Ave over Los Angeles River?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns Whitsett Ave over Los Angeles River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.