US Bridges

Waverley Drive over Hyperion Avenue

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.15 Sw/O Fwy 5 · Structure no. 53C1179

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,397
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waverley Drive over Hyperion Avenue is a concrete arch - deck carrying Waverley Drive over Hyperion Avenue in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 6 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 1,397 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,276 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWaverley Drive
CrossesHyperion Avenue
Location0.15 Sw/O Fwy 5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.11157, -118.26917
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,397 (2016)
Projected traffic2,276 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Waverley Drive over Hyperion Avenue built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waverley Drive over Hyperion Avenue 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Waverley Drive over Hyperion Avenue carry?

About 1,397 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Waverley Drive over Hyperion Avenue?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Waverley Drive over Hyperion Avenue?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.