US Bridges

State Street over Metrolink & Busway

Good

Los Angeles County, California · Btw Mcallister/Pomeroy Av · Structure no. 53C1930

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,272
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Street over Metrolink & Busway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying State Street over Metrolink & Busway in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 19,272 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,430 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Street
CrossesMetrolink & Busway
LocationBtw Mcallister/Pomeroy Av
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.05594, -118.21129
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,272 (2016)
Projected traffic31,430 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Street over Metrolink & Busway built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Street over Metrolink & Busway 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 2023.

How much traffic does State Street over Metrolink & Busway carry?

About 19,272 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Street over Metrolink & Busway?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns State Street over Metrolink & Busway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.