US Bridges

Sunset Blvd over Myra Ave

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2 MI SE of Fountain Ave · Structure no. 53C0075

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,524
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunset Blvd over Myra Ave is a concrete arch - deck carrying Sunset Blvd over Myra Ave in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 17,524 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,564 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSunset Blvd
CrossesMyra Ave
Location0.2 MI SE of Fountain Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.09381, -118.28164
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,524 (2016)
Projected traffic26,564 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Sunset Blvd over Myra Ave built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunset Blvd over Myra Ave 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sunset Blvd over Myra Ave carry?

About 17,524 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sunset Blvd over Myra Ave?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Sunset Blvd over Myra Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.