US Bridges

Burbank Blvd over Lake ST / Sptco

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 300FT W/O I-5 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0198

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
408 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50,138
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burbank Blvd over Lake ST / Sptco is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Burbank Blvd over Lake ST / Sptco in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 67 years old, older 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 50,138 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,166 by 2041. The structure is 408 ft (124.5 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBurbank Blvd
CrossesLake ST / Sptco
Location300FT W/O I-5 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0L570
Coordinates34.18453, -118.3206
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length408 ft (124.5 m)
Longest span408 ft (124.5 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.5 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,138 (2017)
Projected traffic60,166 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Burbank Blvd over Lake ST / Sptco built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Burbank Blvd over Lake ST / Sptco 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Burbank Blvd over Lake ST / Sptco carry?

About 50,138 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Burbank Blvd over Lake ST / Sptco?

The structure is 408 ft (124.5 m) long with a longest span of 408 ft (124.5 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Burbank Blvd over Lake ST / Sptco?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.