US Bridges

State Route 1 over Pipe Line Uc

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-001-8.72-LA · Structure no. 53 0355

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Pipe Line Uc is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 1 over Pipe Line Uc in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 91 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 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,032 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesPipe Line Uc
Location07-LA-001-8.72-LA
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates33.79186, -118.23201
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,000 (2023)
Projected traffic50,032 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 1 over Pipe Line Uc built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is State Route 1 over Pipe Line Uc 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 1 over Pipe Line Uc carry?

About 33,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 over Pipe Line Uc?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over Pipe Line Uc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.