US Bridges

96th Street over Sepulveda Blvd (route 1)

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · At Sepulveda Blvd · Structure no. 53C2065

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,061 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
43,408
2015 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

96th Street over Sepulveda Blvd (route 1) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 96th Street over Sepulveda Blvd (route 1) in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 43,408 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,707 by 2042. The structure is 1,061 ft (323.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries96th Street
CrossesSepulveda Blvd (route 1)
LocationAt Sepulveda Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates33.94889, -118.39821
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,061 ft (323.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (36.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,408 (2015)
Projected traffic30,707 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 96th Street over Sepulveda Blvd (route 1) built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 96th Street over Sepulveda Blvd (route 1) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 96th Street over Sepulveda Blvd (route 1) carry?

About 43,408 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 96th Street over Sepulveda Blvd (route 1)?

The structure is 1,061 ft (323.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns 96th Street over Sepulveda Blvd (route 1)?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.