US Bridges

Reseda Blvd over Los Angeles River

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.25 MI N. Victory Blvd · Structure no. 53C0062

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,165
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reseda Blvd over Los Angeles River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Reseda Blvd over Los Angeles River in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 70 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 44,165 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,861 by 2040. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesReseda Blvd
CrossesLos Angeles River
Location0.25 MI N. Victory Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.18972, -118.5359
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,165 (2018)
Projected traffic62,861 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Reseda Blvd over Los Angeles River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Reseda Blvd over Los Angeles River 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Reseda Blvd over Los Angeles River carry?

About 44,165 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Reseda Blvd over Los Angeles River?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Reseda Blvd over Los Angeles River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.