US Bridges

Alameda Ave over Burbank Western Chan

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI S/O I-5 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0174

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,252
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alameda Ave over Burbank Western Chan is a concrete tee beam carrying Alameda Ave over Burbank Western Chan in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 36,252 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,502 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAlameda Ave
CrossesBurbank Western Chan
Location0.3MI S/O I-5 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0L587
Coordinates34.16743, -118.30709
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 inspectionJanuary 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 rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,252 (2017)
Projected traffic43,502 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Alameda Ave over Burbank Western Chan built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alameda Ave over Burbank Western Chan 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Alameda Ave over Burbank Western Chan carry?

About 36,252 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Alameda Ave over Burbank Western Chan?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Alameda Ave over Burbank Western Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.