US Bridges

Worldway Connector over Route 1

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-001-26.94-LA · Structure no. 53 2710

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Worldway Connector over Route 1 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Worldway Connector over 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,526 by 2040. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWorldway Connector
CrossesRoute 1
Location07-LA-001-26.94-LA
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.94498, -118.39659
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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2017)
Projected traffic14,526 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 Worldway Connector over Route 1 built?

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

What condition is Worldway Connector over 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 Worldway Connector over Route 1 carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Worldway Connector over Route 1?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Worldway Connector over Route 1?

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