Wilbur Avenue over Los Angeles River
GoodLos Angeles County, California · 0.25 M N/O Victory Blvd · Structure no. 53C1386
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 186 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wilbur Avenue over Los Angeles River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilbur Avenue over Los Angeles River in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 68 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,929 by 2043. The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 Wilbur Avenue over Los Angeles River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is Wilbur Avenue 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 Wilbur Avenue over Los Angeles River carry?
About 17,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Wilbur Avenue over Los Angeles River?
The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns Wilbur Avenue over Los Angeles River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.