US Bridges

Whitsett Ave over Route 170

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-170-R18.65-LA · Structure no. 53 0490

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
354 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,767
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitsett Ave over Route 170 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Whitsett Ave over Route 170 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 17,767 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,113 by 2043. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWhitsett Ave
CrossesRoute 170
Location07-LA-170-R18.65-LA
RouteCity Street 0L402
Coordinates34.20541, -118.40603
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length354 ft (107.9 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,767 (2017)
Projected traffic19,113 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Whitsett Ave over Route 170 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitsett Ave over Route 170 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Whitsett Ave over Route 170 carry?

About 17,767 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Whitsett Ave over Route 170?

The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Whitsett Ave over Route 170?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.