US Bridges

State Route 1 over Coal Creek

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-001-44.89-MAL · Structure no. 53 0033

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,250
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Coal Creek is a concrete slab carrying State Route 1 over Coal Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 100 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 43,250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,500 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesCoal Creek
Location07-LA-001-44.89-MAL
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates34.03818, -118.64907
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,250 (2017)
Projected traffic47,500 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is State Route 1 over Coal 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 Coal Creek carry?

About 43,250 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 over Coal Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.