US Bridges

West Blvd over Venice Blvd

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.36MI W/O Crenshaw Blvd · Structure no. 53C1380

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,718
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Blvd over Venice Blvd is a concrete continuous slab carrying West Blvd over Venice Blvd in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 12,718 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,174 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest Blvd
CrossesVenice Blvd
Location0.36MI W/O Crenshaw Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.04646, -118.33451
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating97.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,718 (2016)
Projected traffic19,174 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 West Blvd over Venice Blvd built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Blvd over Venice Blvd 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 West Blvd over Venice Blvd carry?

About 12,718 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is West Blvd over Venice Blvd?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns West Blvd over Venice Blvd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.