US Bridges

Sepulveda Blvd over Fox Hills Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 25FT S/O Centinela Ave · Structure no. 53C0308M

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sepulveda Blvd over Fox Hills Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sepulveda Blvd over Fox Hills Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 89 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,340 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSepulveda Blvd
CrossesFox Hills Wash
Location25FT S/O Centinela Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.98054, -118.39447
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width102 ft (31 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,000 (2017)
Projected traffic73,340 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Fox Hills Wash built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is Sepulveda Blvd over Fox Hills Wash 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sepulveda Blvd over Fox Hills Wash carry?

About 55,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sepulveda Blvd over Fox Hills Wash?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Sepulveda Blvd over Fox Hills Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.