Sawtelle Blvd over Ballona Creek
FairLos Angeles County, California · 0.44MI W/O Sepulveda Blvd · Structure no. 53C1011
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 203 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,890
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sawtelle Blvd over Ballona Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sawtelle Blvd over Ballona Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 12,890 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,193 by 2041. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sawtelle Blvd over Ballona Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sawtelle Blvd over Ballona Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Sawtelle Blvd over Ballona Creek carry?
About 12,890 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sawtelle Blvd over Ballona Creek?
The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns Sawtelle Blvd over Ballona Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.