US Bridges

Six Street over Los Angeles River

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · Sixth Street over LA Rive · Structure no. 53C2329

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,760 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
50,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Six Street over Los Angeles River is a prestressed concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Six Street over Los Angeles River in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,000 by 2041. The structure is 2,760 ft (841.4 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSix Street
CrossesLos Angeles River
LocationSixth Street over LA Rive
RouteCity Street 0L242
Coordinates34.03844, -118.23083
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+2 approach)
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length2,760 ft (841.4 m)
Longest span313 ft (95.4 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,000 (2018)
Projected traffic65,000 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Six Street over Los Angeles River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Six Street over Los Angeles River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Six Street over Los Angeles River carry?

About 50,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Six Street over Los Angeles River?

The structure is 2,760 ft (841.4 m) long with a longest span of 313 ft (95.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Six Street over Los Angeles River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.