US Bridges

Mlhllnd HWY S/Xing over Arroyo Sequit

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 1.5MI N/O SR-1 HWY · Structure no. 53C0987

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
408
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mlhllnd HWY S/Xing over Arroyo Sequit is a steel arch - deck carrying Mlhllnd HWY S/Xing over Arroyo Sequit in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 408 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 408 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesMlhllnd HWY S/Xing
CrossesArroyo Sequit
Location1.5MI N/O SR-1 HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0WPD6
Coordinates34.06494, -118.93262
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic408 (2017)
Projected traffic408 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Mlhllnd HWY S/Xing over Arroyo Sequit built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mlhllnd HWY S/Xing over Arroyo Sequit 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mlhllnd HWY S/Xing over Arroyo Sequit carry?

About 408 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mlhllnd HWY S/Xing over Arroyo Sequit?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Mlhllnd HWY S/Xing over Arroyo Sequit?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.