US Bridges

State Route 1 over Pena Canyon

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-001-41.81-MAL · Structure no. 53 0365

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Pena Canyon is a concrete slab carrying State Route 1 over Pena Canyon in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 42,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,200 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesPena Canyon
Location07-LA-001-41.81-MAL
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates34.03969, -118.59675
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,500 (2017)
Projected traffic47,200 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Pena Canyon built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 over Pena Canyon 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 Pena Canyon carry?

About 42,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 over Pena Canyon?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over Pena Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.