San Fernando RD over Tujunga Wash
PoorLos Angeles County, California · 0.2 MI NW Truesdale ST · Structure no. 53C0300
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1951
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 436 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
San Fernando RD over Tujunga Wash is a concrete tee beam carrying San Fernando RD over Tujunga Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 90 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,649 by 2043. The structure is 436 ft (133 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was San Fernando RD over Tujunga Wash built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.
What condition is San Fernando RD over Tujunga Wash in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does San Fernando RD over Tujunga Wash carry?
About 21,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is San Fernando RD over Tujunga Wash?
The structure is 436 ft (133 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns San Fernando RD over Tujunga Wash?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.