US Bridges

Sunland Blvd over Hansen Heights Channel

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · At Sunland Park Dr. · Structure no. 53C1331

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,284
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunland Blvd over Hansen Heights Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sunland Blvd over Hansen Heights Channel in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 27,284 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,738 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSunland Blvd
CrossesHansen Heights Channel
LocationAt Sunland Park Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.23905, -118.36774
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,284 (2020)
Projected traffic34,738 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty 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 Sunland Blvd over Hansen Heights Channel built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunland Blvd over Hansen Heights Channel 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sunland Blvd over Hansen Heights Channel carry?

About 27,284 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sunland Blvd over Hansen Heights Channel?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Sunland Blvd over Hansen Heights Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.