US Bridges

State Route 1 over Zuma Creek

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-001-54.95 · Structure no. 53 0028

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1938
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Zuma Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying State Route 1 over Zuma Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1938, so it is 98 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 25,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,544 by 2040. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesZuma Creek
Location07-LA-001-54.95
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates34.01717, -118.81704
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,100 (2017)
Projected traffic35,544 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Route 1 over Zuma Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.

What condition is State Route 1 over Zuma Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 1 over Zuma Creek carry?

About 25,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 over Zuma Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over Zuma Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.