Palms Blvd over Sawtelle-Westwood Chan
GoodLos Angeles County, California · Over Sawtelle-Westwd Ch · Structure no. 53C1274
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 27,229
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palms Blvd over Sawtelle-Westwood Chan is a concrete slab carrying Palms Blvd over Sawtelle-Westwood Chan in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 27,229 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,641 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Palms Blvd over Sawtelle-Westwood Chan built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Palms Blvd over Sawtelle-Westwood Chan 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Palms Blvd over Sawtelle-Westwood Chan carry?
About 27,229 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Palms Blvd over Sawtelle-Westwood Chan?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Palms Blvd over Sawtelle-Westwood Chan?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.