US Bridges

Miller Drive over Hillside

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 200 Ft W of Sunset Blvd · Structure no. 53C1061

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miller Drive over Hillside is a concrete continuous slab carrying Miller Drive over Hillside in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 378 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMiller Drive
CrossesHillside
Location200 Ft W of Sunset Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.09413, -118.37776
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2018)
Projected traffic378 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Miller Drive over Hillside built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miller Drive over Hillside 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Miller Drive over Hillside carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Miller Drive over Hillside?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Miller Drive over Hillside?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.