US Bridges

Woodman Ave over Los Angeles River

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1 MI South of US-101 · Structure no. 53C1392

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,941
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodman Ave over Los Angeles River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Woodman Ave over Los Angeles River in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 73 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 31,941 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,056 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWoodman Ave
CrossesLos Angeles River
Location0.1 MI South of US-101
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.15403, -118.43109
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,941 (2018)
Projected traffic50,056 by 2044
Trucks2%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodman Ave over Los Angeles River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Woodman 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 March 2024.

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

About 31,941 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Woodman Ave over Los Angeles River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Woodman Ave over Los Angeles River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.