US Bridges

World Way West over Pershing Drive

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5 MI S/O Westchester Pk · Structure no. 53C1394

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
157 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,600
2015 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

World Way West over Pershing Drive is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying World Way West over Pershing Drive in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 5 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 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,955 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWorld Way West
CrossesPershing Drive
Location0.5 MI S/O Westchester Pk
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.94043, -118.43472
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.8 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2015)
Projected traffic17,955 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 World Way West over Pershing Drive built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is World Way West over Pershing Drive 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 2024.

How much traffic does World Way West over Pershing Drive carry?

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is World Way West over Pershing Drive?

The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns World Way West over Pershing Drive?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.