Washington Blvd over Sepulveda Chan
GoodLos Angeles County, California · 0.5MI W/O I-405 Fwy · Structure no. 53C1399
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,963
- 2013 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Blvd over Sepulveda Chan is a concrete culvert carrying Washington Blvd over Sepulveda Chan in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 23,963 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,862 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Blvd over Sepulveda Chan built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington Blvd over Sepulveda 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Washington Blvd over Sepulveda Chan carry?
About 23,963 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Washington Blvd over Sepulveda Chan?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Blvd over Sepulveda Chan?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.