US Bridges

Culver Blvd over Sepulveda Channel

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.35 MI SW FWY405 · Structure no. 53C1147

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,145
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Culver Blvd over Sepulveda Channel is a concrete slab carrying Culver Blvd over Sepulveda Channel in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 19,145 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,716 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCulver Blvd
CrossesSepulveda Channel
Location0.35 MI SW FWY405
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.99789, -118.4152
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,145 (2017)
Projected traffic26,716 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 Culver Blvd over Sepulveda Channel built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Culver Blvd 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 Culver Blvd over Sepulveda Channel carry?

About 19,145 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Culver Blvd over Sepulveda Channel?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Culver Blvd over Sepulveda Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.