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Los Angeles County, CA · Structure #53 0680

U.S. HIGHWAY 101

U.S. HIGHWAY 101 in 07-La-101-7.06-La, Los Angeles County, California received a condition grade of C (55/100). Built in 1953, the bridge carries 175K vehicles daily on U.S. HIGHWAY 101 over Argyle Av & Franklin Av. It is classified as structurally deficient.

C
55/100
55
Condition Score
175K
Daily Traffic
1953
Year Built
183.5m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckPoor
4/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
7/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
U.S. HIGHWAY 101
Crosses Over
Argyle Av & Franklin Av
State
California
County
Los Angeles County
Location
07-La-101-7.06-La
Year Built
1953
Reconstructed
1977
Age
73 years
Daily Traffic
175,000
Lanes
9
Length
183.5 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
53 0680

About This Bridge

U.S. HIGHWAY 101 is a 73-year-old bridge located 07-La-101-7.06-La in Los Angeles County, California. The bridge carries U.S. HIGHWAY 101 over Argyle Av & Franklin Av with 9 traffic lanes, handling approximately 175K vehicles per day. Built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1977, the structure spans 183.5 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (55/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 4/9 (poor), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

07-La-101-7.06-La, Los Angeles County, California

34.104811, -118.324853

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Frequently Asked Questions

U.S. HIGHWAY 101 has a Condition Score of 55/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 4/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

U.S. HIGHWAY 101 was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1977, making it 73 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

U.S. HIGHWAY 101 carries approximately 175K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 9 traffic lanes. It is 183.5 meters long and located on U.S. HIGHWAY 101 in 07-La-101-7.06-La, Los Angeles County, California.

Yes, U.S. HIGHWAY 101 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

U.S. HIGHWAY 101 is located 07-La-101-7.06-La in Los Angeles County, California. The bridge carries U.S. HIGHWAY 101 over Argyle Av & Franklin Av. Its coordinates are 34.104811, -118.324853. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

U.S. HIGHWAY 101 carries U.S. HIGHWAY 101 over Argyle Av & Franklin Av. The bridge is 183.5 meters long and was built in 1953, with reconstruction in 1977.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.