US Bridges

Devonshire ST over Browns Canyon Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · At Canoga Ave · Structure no. 53C0424

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,672
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Devonshire ST over Browns Canyon Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Devonshire ST over Browns Canyon Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 33,672 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,402 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDevonshire ST
CrossesBrowns Canyon Wash
LocationAt Canoga Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.25739, -118.59716
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,672 (2018)
Projected traffic42,402 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
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 Devonshire ST over Browns Canyon Wash built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Devonshire ST over Browns Canyon 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Devonshire ST over Browns Canyon Wash carry?

About 33,672 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Devonshire ST over Browns Canyon Wash?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Devonshire ST over Browns Canyon Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.