Sherman Way over Browns Creek
GoodLos Angeles County, California · 0.4 M E/O De Soto Ave · Structure no. 53C0474
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,000
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sherman Way over Browns Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sherman Way over Browns Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,793 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sherman Way over Browns Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sherman Way over Browns Creek 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 2021.
How much traffic does Sherman Way over Browns Creek carry?
About 32,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sherman Way over Browns Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.
Who owns Sherman Way over Browns Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.