US Bridges

Shirly Jean ST over Verdugo Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 100FT W/O LA Cresenta Ave · Structure no. 53C0484

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
204
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shirly Jean ST over Verdugo Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shirly Jean ST over Verdugo Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 204 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesShirly Jean ST
CrossesVerdugo Wash
Location100FT W/O LA Cresenta Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.20631, -118.24059
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2015)
Projected traffic204 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Shirly Jean ST over Verdugo Wash built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shirly Jean ST over Verdugo 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 2024.

How much traffic does Shirly Jean ST over Verdugo Wash carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Shirly Jean ST over Verdugo Wash?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Shirly Jean ST over Verdugo Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.