US Bridges

Telegraph RD over Sorenson Drn

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI E/O Carmenita Ave · Structure no. 53C0462

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,752
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Telegraph RD over Sorenson Drn is a concrete culvert carrying Telegraph RD over Sorenson Drn in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 24,752 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,702 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTelegraph RD
CrossesSorenson Drn
Location0.5MI E/O Carmenita Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0L165
Coordinates33.93423, -118.03754
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,752 (2012)
Projected traffic29,702 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Telegraph RD over Sorenson Drn built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Telegraph RD over Sorenson Drn 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Telegraph RD over Sorenson Drn carry?

About 24,752 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Telegraph RD over Sorenson Drn?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Telegraph RD over Sorenson Drn?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.