US Bridges

Braddock DR over Sepulveda Channel

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3 MI SW Fwy 405 · Structure no. 53C1104

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,067
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Braddock DR over Sepulveda Channel is a concrete slab carrying Braddock DR over Sepulveda Channel in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 8,067 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,992 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBraddock DR
CrossesSepulveda Channel
Location0.3 MI SW Fwy 405
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.99595, -118.41198
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,067 (2017)
Projected traffic12,992 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Braddock DR over Sepulveda Channel built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Braddock DR over Sepulveda Channel 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Braddock DR over Sepulveda Channel carry?

About 8,067 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Braddock DR over Sepulveda Channel?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Braddock DR over Sepulveda Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.