US Bridges

Vanowen ST over Hollywood Way

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI N/O Victory Blvd · Structure no. 53C0941

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,489
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vanowen ST over Hollywood Way is a concrete continuous slab carrying Vanowen ST over Hollywood Way in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 6,489 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,462 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVanowen ST
CrossesHollywood Way
Location0.5MI N/O Victory Blvd
RouteCity Street 0L546
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.19164, -118.34904
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,489 (2017)
Projected traffic7,462 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vanowen ST over Hollywood Way built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vanowen ST over Hollywood Way 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Vanowen ST over Hollywood Way carry?

About 6,489 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Vanowen ST over Hollywood Way?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Vanowen ST over Hollywood Way?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.