US Bridges

San Fernando Blvd over Hollywood Way

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI S/O I-5 · Structure no. 53C1834

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,918
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Fernando Blvd over Hollywood Way is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying San Fernando Blvd over Hollywood Way in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 10,918 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,556 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSan Fernando Blvd
CrossesHollywood Way
Location0.5MI S/O I-5
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.20521, -118.34889
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,918 (2017)
Projected traffic12,556 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 San Fernando Blvd over Hollywood Way built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is San Fernando Blvd over Hollywood Way 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does San Fernando Blvd over Hollywood Way carry?

About 10,918 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is San Fernando Blvd over Hollywood Way?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns San Fernando Blvd over Hollywood Way?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.