US Bridges

Interstate 210 over Little Tujunga Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-210-R8.28-LA · Structure no. 53 2247

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
113,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 210 over Little Tujunga Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 210 over Little Tujunga Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 113,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120,623 by 2041. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 210
CrossesLittle Tujunga Wash
Location07-LA-210-R8.28-LA
RouteInterstate 210
Coordinates34.27385, -118.37352
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.1 m)
Roadway width142 ft (43.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113,000 (2017)
Projected traffic120,623 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 210 over Little Tujunga Wash built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 210 over Little Tujunga Wash 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 210 over Little Tujunga Wash carry?

About 113,000 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Interstate 210 over Little Tujunga Wash?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 210 over Little Tujunga Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.