US Bridges

Sunset Blvd over Route 101

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-101-6.25-LA · Structure no. 53 0677

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
42,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunset Blvd over Route 101 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sunset Blvd over Route 101 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,786 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSunset Blvd
CrossesRoute 101
Location07-LA-101-6.25-LA
RouteCity Street 0L174
Coordinates34.09796, -118.31469
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating75.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,500 (2020)
Projected traffic57,786 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Sunset Blvd over Route 101 built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunset Blvd over Route 101 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sunset Blvd over Route 101 carry?

About 42,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sunset Blvd over Route 101?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Sunset Blvd over Route 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.