US Bridges

Culver Blvd over Route 1

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-001-30.47-LA · Structure no. 53 0089

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Culver Blvd over Route 1 is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Culver Blvd over Route 1 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 25,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,671 by 2040. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCulver Blvd
CrossesRoute 1
Location07-LA-001-30.47-LA
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.97578, -118.43312
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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,200 (2021)
Projected traffic40,671 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Culver Blvd over Route 1 built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Culver Blvd over Route 1 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Culver Blvd over Route 1 carry?

About 25,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Culver Blvd over Route 1?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Culver Blvd over Route 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.