US Bridges

State Route 1 over Sunset Blvd Storm Drain

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-001-39.33-LA · Structure no. 53 0993M

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 1 over Sunset Blvd Storm Drain is a concrete culvert carrying State Route 1 over Sunset Blvd Storm Drain in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 57,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,700 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesState Route 1
CrossesSunset Blvd Storm Drain
Location07-LA-001-39.33-LA
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates34.03866, -118.55558
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.2 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,000 (2017)
Projected traffic71,700 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Sunset Blvd Storm Drain built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 1 over Sunset Blvd Storm Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 1 over Sunset Blvd Storm Drain carry?

About 57,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Route 1 over Sunset Blvd Storm Drain?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 over Sunset Blvd Storm Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.