US Bridges

SR 170 over Arleta Ave & Sheldon ST

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-170-R20.10-LA · Structure no. 53 1763

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
482 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
156,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 170 over Arleta Ave & Sheldon ST is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 170 over Arleta Ave & Sheldon ST in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 156,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 191,455 by 2043. The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 170
CrossesArleta Ave & Sheldon ST
Location07-LA-170-R20.10-LA
RouteState Highway 170
Coordinates34.22672, -118.4107
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length482 ft (146.9 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.3 m)
Roadway width125 ft (38.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156,000 (2017)
Projected traffic191,455 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
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 SR 170 over Arleta Ave & Sheldon ST built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR 170 over Arleta Ave & Sheldon ST 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 SR 170 over Arleta Ave & Sheldon ST carry?

About 156,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 170 over Arleta Ave & Sheldon ST?

The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns SR 170 over Arleta Ave & Sheldon ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.