US Bridges

Sepulveda Blvd over Ballona Creek

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.58MI S/O Culver Blvd · Structure no. 53C0280

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sepulveda Blvd over Ballona Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sepulveda Blvd over Ballona Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 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 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,630 by 2041. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSepulveda Blvd
CrossesBallona Creek
Location0.58MI S/O Culver Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.99976, -118.40152
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,500 (2017)
Projected traffic41,630 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sepulveda Blvd over Ballona Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sepulveda Blvd over Ballona Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sepulveda Blvd over Ballona Creek carry?

About 27,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sepulveda Blvd over Ballona Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Sepulveda Blvd over Ballona Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.