US Bridges

Interstate 210 over Big Tujunga Wash

Poor

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-210-R9.89-LA · Structure no. 53 2249

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,303 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
113,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 210 over Big Tujunga Wash is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 210 over Big 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 113,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 120,623 by 2041. The structure is 1,303 ft (397.3 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 210
CrossesBig Tujunga Wash
Location07-LA-210-R9.89-LA
RouteInterstate 210
Coordinates34.27107, -118.34594
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,303 ft (397.3 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 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
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Big Tujunga Wash built?

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

What condition is Interstate 210 over Big Tujunga Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

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

About 113,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 210 over Big Tujunga Wash?

The structure is 1,303 ft (397.3 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 210 over Big Tujunga Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.