US Bridges

Painter Ave over Sorensen Drn

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI N/O Telegraph RD · Structure no. 53C1451

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,042
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Painter Ave over Sorensen Drn is a concrete culvert carrying Painter Ave over Sorensen Drn in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 10,042 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,548 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPainter Ave
CrossesSorensen Drn
Location0.5MI N/O Telegraph RD
RouteCounty Highway 0L159
Coordinates33.94793, -118.04819
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,042 (2017)
Projected traffic11,548 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Painter Ave over Sorensen Drn built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Painter Ave over Sorensen Drn 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Painter Ave over Sorensen Drn carry?

About 10,042 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Painter Ave over Sorensen Drn?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Painter Ave over Sorensen Drn?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.