US Bridges

World Way (south) over State Route 1

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-001-26.84-LA · Structure no. 53 2709

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

World Way (south) over State Route 1 is a concrete other carrying World Way (south) over State Route 1 in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 60,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,773 by 2040. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWorld Way (south)
CrossesState Route 1
Location07-LA-001-26.84-LA
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.94353, -118.39645
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,800 (2017)
Projected traffic98,773 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 World Way (south) over State Route 1 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is World Way (south) over State Route 1 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does World Way (south) over State Route 1 carry?

About 60,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is World Way (south) over State Route 1?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns World Way (south) over State Route 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.