US Bridges

World Way (north) over SR 1

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-001-26.96-LA · Structure no. 53 2711

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
271 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

World Way (north) over SR 1 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying World Way (north) over SR 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,462 by 2040. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWorld Way (north)
CrossesSR 1
Location07-LA-001-26.96-LA
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.94533, -118.39641
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2021)
Projected traffic16,462 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 World Way (north) over SR 1 built?

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

What condition is World Way (north) over SR 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 (north) over SR 1 carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is World Way (north) over SR 1?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns World Way (north) over SR 1?

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