US Bridges

Arleta Ave over Tujunga Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · Truesdale ST & Tonopah ST · Structure no. 53C0291

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arleta Ave over Tujunga Wash is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Arleta Ave over Tujunga Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,097 by 2045. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesArleta Ave
CrossesTujunga Wash
LocationTruesdale ST & Tonopah ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.23043, -118.41361
Functional classUrban Minor 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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating101.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2020)
Projected traffic18,097 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Arleta Ave over Tujunga Wash built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arleta Ave over Tujunga Wash 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 2023.

How much traffic does Arleta Ave over Tujunga Wash carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Arleta Ave over Tujunga Wash?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Arleta Ave over Tujunga Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.