US Bridges

Chalon RD over Hillside

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.8 MI N Sunset Blvd · Structure no. 53C1658

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,160
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chalon RD over Hillside is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chalon RD over Hillside 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 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 1,160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,582 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesChalon RD
CrossesHillside
Location0.8 MI N Sunset Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.08463, -118.45954
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,160 (2018)
Projected traffic3,582 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Chalon RD over Hillside built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chalon RD over Hillside 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Chalon RD over Hillside carry?

About 1,160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Chalon RD over Hillside?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Chalon RD over Hillside?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.