US Bridges

San Fernando RD over Verdugo Wa

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Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI N/O US-101 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0226

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,044
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Fernando RD over Verdugo Wa is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying San Fernando RD over Verdugo Wa in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 37,044 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,453 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSan Fernando RD
CrossesVerdugo Wa
Location0.1MI N/O US-101 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0L352
Coordinates34.15481, -118.27591
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,044 (2017)
Projected traffic44,453 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 San Fernando RD over Verdugo Wa built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is San Fernando RD over Verdugo Wa 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does San Fernando RD over Verdugo Wa carry?

About 37,044 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is San Fernando RD over Verdugo Wa?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns San Fernando RD over Verdugo Wa?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.