US Bridges

Sunswept Drive over Hillside

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2 MI SW of Vanetta DR · Structure no. 53C2066

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
675
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunswept Drive over Hillside is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sunswept Drive over Hillside in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 849 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSunswept Drive
CrossesHillside
Location0.2 MI SW of Vanetta DR
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.14263, -118.40783
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2018)
Projected traffic849 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunswept Drive over Hillside built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunswept Drive over Hillside 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sunswept Drive over Hillside carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sunswept Drive over Hillside?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sunswept Drive over Hillside?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.