US Bridges

Mills Ave over Sorenson Drn

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI E/O Telegraph RD · Structure no. 53C0692

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,008
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mills Ave over Sorenson Drn is a concrete culvert carrying Mills Ave 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 21,008 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,210 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMills Ave
CrossesSorenson Drn
Location0.3MI E/O Telegraph RD
RouteCounty Highway 0L120
Coordinates33.93904, -118.03589
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,008 (2012)
Projected traffic25,210 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Mills Ave over Sorenson Drn built?

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

What condition is Mills Ave over Sorenson Drn in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2021.

How much traffic does Mills Ave over Sorenson Drn carry?

About 21,008 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mills Ave over Sorenson Drn?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Mills Ave over Sorenson Drn?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.