US Bridges

Palms Blvd over Pedestrian Walkway

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.42MI E/O Sepulveda Blvd · Structure no. 53C1766

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,738
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palms Blvd over Pedestrian Walkway is a concrete continuous slab carrying Palms Blvd over Pedestrian Walkway in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 24,738 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,669 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPalms Blvd
CrossesPedestrian Walkway
Location0.42MI E/O Sepulveda Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.02233, -118.41578
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,738 (2016)
Projected traffic36,669 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Palms Blvd over Pedestrian Walkway built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palms Blvd over Pedestrian Walkway 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Palms Blvd over Pedestrian Walkway carry?

About 24,738 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Palms Blvd over Pedestrian Walkway?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Palms Blvd over Pedestrian Walkway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.