US Bridges

Empire Ave over Hollywood Way

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI N/O Victory Blvd · Structure no. 53C0943

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,081
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Empire Ave over Hollywood Way is a concrete continuous slab carrying Empire Ave 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 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 13,081 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,043 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEmpire Ave
CrossesHollywood Way
Location0.5MI N/O Victory Blvd
RouteCity Street 0L300
Coordinates34.19221, -118.34907
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,081 (2012)
Projected traffic15,043 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 Empire Ave over Hollywood Way built?

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

What condition is Empire Ave over Hollywood Way 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Empire Ave over Hollywood Way carry?

About 13,081 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Empire Ave over Hollywood Way?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Empire Ave over Hollywood Way?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.