US Bridges

State Route 1 over Marina Ditch

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-001-30.70-LA · Structure no. 53 0776

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Marina Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying State Route 1 over Marina Ditch in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 60,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,026 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesMarina Ditch
Location07-LA-001-30.70-LA
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates33.97808, -118.43571
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,000 (2021)
Projected traffic91,026 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 1 over Marina Ditch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 over Marina Ditch 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 State Route 1 over Marina Ditch carry?

About 60,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 over Marina Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over Marina Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.