US Bridges

State Route 170 over Laurel Canyon Blvd

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-170-R16.77-LA · Structure no. 53 1686

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
212,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 170 over Laurel Canyon Blvd is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 170 over Laurel Canyon Blvd in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 59 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 5 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 212,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 235,320 by 2043. The structure is 270 ft (82.4 m) long and 152 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 170
CrossesLaurel Canyon Blvd
Location07-LA-170-R16.77-LA
RouteState Highway 170
Coordinates34.18134, -118.39623
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width152 ft (46.4 m)
Roadway width146 ft (44.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic212,000 (2017)
Projected traffic235,320 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure11
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 State Route 170 over Laurel Canyon Blvd built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is State Route 170 over Laurel Canyon Blvd 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 170 over Laurel Canyon Blvd carry?

About 212,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Route 170 over Laurel Canyon Blvd?

The structure is 270 ft (82.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 170 over Laurel Canyon Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.