US Bridges

State Route 1 over Solstice Canyon Creek

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-001-50.36 · Structure no. 53 0030

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,750
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Solstice Canyon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying State Route 1 over Solstice Canyon Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,544 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesSolstice Canyon Creek
Location07-LA-001-50.36
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates34.0333, -118.74253
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,750 (2017)
Projected traffic45,544 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 1 over Solstice Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 over Solstice Canyon 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 Solstice Canyon Creek carry?

About 29,750 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 over Solstice Canyon Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over Solstice Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.