US Bridges

US Highway 101 NB over Sepulveda Blvd

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-101-16.94R-LA · Structure no. 53 1102R

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
229,750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 101 NB over Sepulveda Blvd is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Highway 101 NB over Sepulveda Blvd in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 229,750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 333,694 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS Highway 101 NB
CrossesSepulveda Blvd
Location07-LA-101-16.94R-LA
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates34.15981, -118.46596
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229,750 (2020)
Projected traffic333,694 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 US Highway 101 NB over Sepulveda Blvd built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 101 NB over Sepulveda Blvd 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US Highway 101 NB over Sepulveda Blvd carry?

About 229,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 101 NB over Sepulveda Blvd?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 101 NB over Sepulveda Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.