US Bridges

York Blvd over Arroyo Seco Channel

Good

Los Angeles County, California · At SR 110 · Structure no. 53C1874

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
392 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
26,327
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

York Blvd over Arroyo Seco Channel is a concrete arch - deck carrying York Blvd over Arroyo Seco Channel in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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 26,327 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,714 by 2042. The structure is 392 ft (119.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesYork Blvd
CrossesArroyo Seco Channel
LocationAt SR 110
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.11293, -118.1775
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating79.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length392 ft (119.4 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,327 (2016)
Projected traffic40,714 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 York Blvd over Arroyo Seco Channel built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is York Blvd over Arroyo Seco Channel 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does York Blvd over Arroyo Seco Channel carry?

About 26,327 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is York Blvd over Arroyo Seco Channel?

The structure is 392 ft (119.4 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns York Blvd over Arroyo Seco Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.