US Bridges

Sunset Blvd over Glendale Blvd

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.17 M E. Alvarado Street · Structure no. 53C0134

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,087
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunset Blvd over Glendale Blvd is a concrete arch - deck carrying Sunset Blvd over Glendale Blvd in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 38,087 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,899 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSunset Blvd
CrossesGlendale Blvd
Location0.17 M E. Alvarado Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.07795, -118.26073
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,087 (2016)
Projected traffic58,899 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
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 Glendale Blvd built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunset Blvd over Glendale Blvd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Sunset Blvd over Glendale Blvd carry?

About 38,087 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sunset Blvd over Glendale Blvd?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Sunset Blvd over Glendale Blvd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.