US Bridges

Charnock RD over Sawtelle-Westwood Ch

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.21MI W/O Sawtelle Blvd · Structure no. 53C1127

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,800
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charnock RD over Sawtelle-Westwood Ch is a concrete slab carrying Charnock RD over Sawtelle-Westwood Ch in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 12,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,734 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCharnock RD
CrossesSawtelle-Westwood Ch
Location0.21MI W/O Sawtelle Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.01326, -118.42574
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,800 (2017)
Projected traffic18,734 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 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 Charnock RD over Sawtelle-Westwood Ch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charnock RD over Sawtelle-Westwood Ch 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 Charnock RD over Sawtelle-Westwood Ch carry?

About 12,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Charnock RD over Sawtelle-Westwood Ch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Charnock RD over Sawtelle-Westwood Ch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.