US Bridges

Avenue 26 over Arroyo Seco Channel

Good

Los Angeles County, California · At SR 110 · Structure no. 53C1875

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
141 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,700
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue 26 over Arroyo Seco Channel is a concrete arch - deck carrying Avenue 26 over Arroyo Seco Channel in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 32,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,211 by 2042. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAvenue 26
CrossesArroyo Seco Channel
LocationAt SR 110
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.08321, -118.22171
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,700 (2016)
Projected traffic52,211 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Avenue 26 over Arroyo Seco Channel built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue 26 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 Avenue 26 over Arroyo Seco Channel carry?

About 32,700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Avenue 26 over Arroyo Seco Channel?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue 26 over Arroyo Seco Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.