US Bridges

Pacoima Wa (e Conn over Laural Canyon Blvd

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 07-LA-005-39.26-LA · Structure no. 53 2346F

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
384 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,149
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pacoima Wa (e Conn over Laural Canyon Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pacoima Wa (e Conn over Laural Canyon Blvd in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 4,149 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,565 by 2043. The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPacoima Wa (e Conn
CrossesLaural Canyon Blvd
Location07-LA-005-39.26-LA
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates34.2666, -118.44004
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length384 ft (117 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,149 (2018)
Projected traffic5,565 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 Pacoima Wa (e Conn over Laural Canyon Blvd built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pacoima Wa (e Conn over Laural Canyon Blvd 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Pacoima Wa (e Conn over Laural Canyon Blvd carry?

About 4,149 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pacoima Wa (e Conn over Laural Canyon Blvd?

The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pacoima Wa (e Conn over Laural Canyon Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.