US Bridges

Route 170 over Vanowen Street

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-170-R17.75-LA · Structure no. 53 1672

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
206,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 170 over Vanowen Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 170 over Vanowen Street 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 206,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 228,660 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 149 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 170
CrossesVanowen Street
Location07-LA-170-R17.75-LA
RouteState Highway 170
Coordinates34.19376, -118.40221
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width149 ft (45.4 m)
Roadway width142 ft (43.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206,000 (2017)
Projected traffic228,660 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 170 over Vanowen Street built?

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

What condition is Route 170 over Vanowen Street 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 Route 170 over Vanowen Street carry?

About 206,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 170 over Vanowen Street?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 149 ft wide.

Who owns Route 170 over Vanowen Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.