US Bridges

Sunset Blvd over Silver Lake Blvd

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 100 M N of Parkman · Structure no. 53C0136

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,333
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunset Blvd over Silver Lake Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sunset Blvd over Silver Lake 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 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 31,333 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,050 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSunset Blvd
CrossesSilver Lake Blvd
Location100 M N of Parkman
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.08263, -118.27268
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,333 (2016)
Projected traffic42,050 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 statusEligible 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 Silver Lake Blvd built?

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

What condition is Sunset Blvd over Silver Lake Blvd 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 Silver Lake Blvd carry?

About 31,333 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sunset Blvd over Silver Lake Blvd?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Sunset Blvd over Silver Lake Blvd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.