US Bridges

Carmenita RD over Sorenson Drn

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI N/O Telegraph RD · Structure no. 53C0690

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,049
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carmenita RD over Sorenson Drn is a concrete culvert carrying Carmenita 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 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 26,049 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,259 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCarmenita RD
CrossesSorenson Drn
Location0.5MI N/O Telegraph RD
RouteCounty Highway 0L095
Coordinates33.94643, -118.04637
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,049 (2017)
Projected traffic31,259 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Carmenita RD over Sorenson Drn built?

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

What condition is Carmenita 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 2024.

How much traffic does Carmenita RD over Sorenson Drn carry?

About 26,049 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Carmenita RD over Sorenson Drn?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Carmenita RD over Sorenson Drn?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.