US Bridges

State Route 134 over Verdugo RD

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-134-R8.23-GNDL · Structure no. 53 1863

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
325 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
226,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 134 over Verdugo RD is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Route 134 over Verdugo RD in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 226,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 253,571 by 2042. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 160 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Route 134
CrossesVerdugo RD
Location07-LA-134-R8.23-GNDL
RouteState Highway 134
Coordinates34.15247, -118.2371
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width160 ft (48.8 m)
Roadway width156 ft (47.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226,000 (2017)
Projected traffic253,571 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure12
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 State Route 134 over Verdugo RD built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 134 over Verdugo RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 134 over Verdugo RD carry?

About 226,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Route 134 over Verdugo RD?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 160 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 134 over Verdugo RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.