US Bridges

Sepulveda Blvd over Alameda ST

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 1.7MI S/O 223rd ST · Structure no. 53C2013

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
858 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,900
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sepulveda Blvd over Alameda ST is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Sepulveda Blvd over Alameda ST in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 18,900 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,700 by 2043. The structure is 858 ft (261.4 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSepulveda Blvd
CrossesAlameda ST
Location1.7MI S/O 223rd ST
RouteCity Street 0L030
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates33.80792, -118.23617
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length858 ft (261.4 m)
Longest span194 ft (59 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,900 (2014)
Projected traffic22,700 by 2043
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Sepulveda Blvd over Alameda ST built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sepulveda Blvd over Alameda ST 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sepulveda Blvd over Alameda ST carry?

About 18,900 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Sepulveda Blvd over Alameda ST?

The structure is 858 ft (261.4 m) long with a longest span of 194 ft (59 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Sepulveda Blvd over Alameda ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.