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Ramp/Connector 170 over Hollywood Channel

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Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-170-R15.80-LA · Structure no. 53 2333S

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp/Connector 170 over Hollywood Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Ramp/Connector 170 over Hollywood Channel in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1966, 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 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,968 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp/Connector 170
CrossesHollywood Channel
Location07-LA-170-R15.80-LA
RouteState Highway 170
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.17137, -118.38654
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2019)
Projected traffic10,968 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp/Connector 170 over Hollywood Channel built?

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

What condition is Ramp/Connector 170 over Hollywood Channel 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 Ramp/Connector 170 over Hollywood Channel carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ramp/Connector 170 over Hollywood Channel?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp/Connector 170 over Hollywood Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.