US Bridges

Magnolia Blvd F RD over Burbank Western Chan

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI W/O I-5 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0200

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
408
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Magnolia Blvd F RD over Burbank Western Chan is a concrete tee beam carrying Magnolia Blvd F RD over Burbank Western Chan in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1959, 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 408 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 408 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMagnolia Blvd F RD
CrossesBurbank Western Chan
Location0.1MI W/O I-5 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.17962, -118.31532
Functional classUrban Local

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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic408 (2012)
Projected traffic408 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Magnolia Blvd F RD over Burbank Western Chan built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is Magnolia Blvd F RD 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 2022.

How much traffic does Magnolia Blvd F RD over Burbank Western Chan carry?

About 408 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Magnolia Blvd F RD over Burbank Western Chan?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Magnolia Blvd F RD over Burbank Western Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.