US Bridges

Sherman Way Oc over Route 170

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-170-R18.27-LA · Structure no. 53 1677

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
278 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
42,591
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherman Way Oc over Route 170 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Sherman Way Oc over Route 170 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 42,591 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,652 by 2040. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSherman Way Oc
CrossesRoute 170
Location07-LA-170-R18.27-LA
RouteCity Street 0L547
Coordinates34.20107, -118.40399
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 inspectionMarch 2022
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,591 (2017)
Projected traffic64,652 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 Sherman Way Oc over Route 170 built?

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

What condition is Sherman Way Oc over Route 170 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 2022.

How much traffic does Sherman Way Oc over Route 170 carry?

About 42,591 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sherman Way Oc over Route 170?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Sherman Way Oc over Route 170?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.