US Bridges

North Broadway over Hillside North Broadway

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 1.0 MI N of U.S.-101 · Structure no. 53C1705

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
484 ft
32 main spans
Daily traffic
23,420
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Broadway over Hillside North Broadway is a concrete continuous slab carrying North Broadway over Hillside North Broadway in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 23,420 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,214 by 2042. The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth Broadway
CrossesHillside North Broadway
Location1.0 MI N of U.S.-101
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.06882, -118.23317
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans32
Design loadH 15
Structure length484 ft (147.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,420 (2016)
Projected traffic46,214 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Broadway over Hillside North Broadway built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Broadway over Hillside North Broadway 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does North Broadway over Hillside North Broadway carry?

About 23,420 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is North Broadway over Hillside North Broadway?

The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns North Broadway over Hillside North Broadway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.