US Bridges

Sunset Plaza DR over Hillside

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 1.5 MI N of Sunset Blvd · Structure no. 53C1773

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,489
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunset Plaza DR over Hillside is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sunset Plaza DR over Hillside in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,489 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,739 by 2044. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSunset Plaza DR
CrossesHillside
Location1.5 MI N of Sunset Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.10241, -118.38187
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,489 (2018)
Projected traffic1,739 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Sunset Plaza DR over Hillside built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunset Plaza DR over Hillside in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Sunset Plaza DR over Hillside carry?

About 1,489 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sunset Plaza DR over Hillside?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Sunset Plaza DR over Hillside?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.