US Bridges

Sky Way over Sky Way

Good

Los Angeles County, California · Lax Second Level · Structure no. 53C2058

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,144
2018 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Sky Way over Sky Way is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sky Way over Sky Way 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 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 11,144 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,017 by 2044. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSky Way
CrossesSky Way
LocationLax Second Level
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.94559, -118.39952
Functional classUrban Local

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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,144 (2018)
Projected traffic16,017 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Sky Way over Sky Way built?

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

What condition is Sky Way over Sky Way 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 Sky Way over Sky Way carry?

About 11,144 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sky Way over Sky Way?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Sky Way over Sky Way?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.