US Bridges

Chautauqua Blvd over Hillside

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.05 MI East of Pch · Structure no. 53C1137

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
15,161
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chautauqua Blvd over Hillside is a concrete continuous slab carrying Chautauqua Blvd over Hillside in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 15,161 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,193 by 2045. The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesChautauqua Blvd
CrossesHillside
Location0.05 MI East of Pch
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.02857, -118.51922
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length183 ft (55.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,161 (2016)
Projected traffic26,193 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chautauqua Blvd over Hillside built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chautauqua Blvd over Hillside 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Chautauqua Blvd over Hillside carry?

About 15,161 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chautauqua Blvd over Hillside?

The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Chautauqua Blvd over Hillside?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.