US Bridges

Route 170 over Riverside-Tujunga

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-170-R14.78-LA · Structure no. 53 1344

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
467 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
188,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 170 over Riverside-Tujunga is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 170 over Riverside-Tujunga in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 188,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 191,455 by 2043. The structure is 467 ft (142.4 m) long and 147 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 170
CrossesRiverside-Tujunga
Location07-LA-170-R14.78-LA
RouteState Highway 170
Coordinates34.15696, -118.37895
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length467 ft (142.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width147 ft (44.9 m)
Roadway width140 ft (42.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188,000 (2017)
Projected traffic191,455 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Route 170 over Riverside-Tujunga built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 170 over Riverside-Tujunga 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 Route 170 over Riverside-Tujunga carry?

About 188,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 170 over Riverside-Tujunga?

The structure is 467 ft (142.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 147 ft wide.

Who owns Route 170 over Riverside-Tujunga?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.