US Bridges

Santa Fe Springs R over Sorenson Drn

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 1.0MI N/O Telegraph RD · Structure no. 53C0463

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,871
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Fe Springs R over Sorenson Drn is a concrete culvert carrying Santa Fe Springs R over Sorenson Drn in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 13,871 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,952 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSanta Fe Springs R
CrossesSorenson Drn
Location1.0MI N/O Telegraph RD
RouteCity Street 0L678
Coordinates33.95604, -118.05341
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width105 ft (32 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,871 (2017)
Projected traffic15,952 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Santa Fe Springs R over Sorenson Drn built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santa Fe Springs R 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 2024.

How much traffic does Santa Fe Springs R over Sorenson Drn carry?

About 13,871 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Santa Fe Springs R over Sorenson Drn?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Fe Springs R over Sorenson Drn?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.