US Bridges

Winnetka Ave over Los Angeles River

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.25 M S/O Vanowen ST · Structure no. 53C1388

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,650
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winnetka Ave over Los Angeles River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winnetka Ave over Los Angeles River in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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 36,650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,557 by 2044. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWinnetka Ave
CrossesLos Angeles River
Location0.25 M S/O Vanowen ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.19057, -118.57082
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (52.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,650 (2018)
Projected traffic64,557 by 2044
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 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 Winnetka Ave over Los Angeles River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Winnetka 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Winnetka Ave over Los Angeles River carry?

About 36,650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Winnetka Ave over Los Angeles River?

The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Winnetka Ave over Los Angeles River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.