U.S. HIGHWAY 101
U.S. HIGHWAY 101 in 07-La-101-20.88-La, Los Angeles County, California received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1959, the bridge carries 285K vehicles daily on U.S. HIGHWAY 101 over Caballero Creek. It is classified as structurally deficient.
U.S. HIGHWAY 101 carries an F on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 0/100 — the bottom tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. Component ratings flag the structure for near-term rehabilitation or replacement; the bridge may remain open to traffic but is on the priority list for action.
The bridge was built in 1959 and is now 67 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. U.S. HIGHWAY 101 carries an average daily traffic count of 285,000 vehicles, with 10 lane(s) crossing Caballero Creek. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
U.S. HIGHWAY 101 is a 67-year-old bridge located 07-La-101-20.88-La in Los Angeles County, California. The bridge carries U.S. HIGHWAY 101 over Caballero Creek with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 285K vehicles per day. Built in 1959, the structure spans 99.1 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
U.S. HIGHWAY 101 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.
U.S. HIGHWAY 101 was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
U.S. HIGHWAY 101 carries approximately 285K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 99.1 meters long and located on U.S. HIGHWAY 101 in 07-La-101-20.88-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-101-20.88-La in Los Angeles County, California. The bridge carries U.S. HIGHWAY 101 over Caballero Creek. Its coordinates are 34.171678, -118.530636. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
U.S. HIGHWAY 101 carries U.S. HIGHWAY 101 over Caballero Creek. The bridge is 99.1 meters long and was built in 1959.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.