US Bridges

Sycamore ST over Greenwood Ave

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI N/O I-5 Fwy · Structure no. 53C1790

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
204
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sycamore ST over Greenwood Ave is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Sycamore ST over Greenwood Ave in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 204 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSycamore ST
CrossesGreenwood Ave
Location0.3MI N/O I-5 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0MR28
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.98491, -118.12569
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2017)
Projected traffic209 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Sycamore ST over Greenwood Ave built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sycamore ST over Greenwood Ave 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Sycamore ST over Greenwood Ave carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sycamore ST over Greenwood Ave?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Sycamore ST over Greenwood Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.