US Bridges

Angeles Forest HWY over Big Tujunga Cyn

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 16MI N/O Foothill Blvd · Structure no. 53C0605

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
438 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,370
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Angeles Forest HWY over Big Tujunga Cyn is a concrete arch - deck carrying Angeles Forest HWY over Big Tujunga Cyn in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 1,370 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,507 by 2042. The structure is 438 ft (133.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesAngeles Forest HWY
CrossesBig Tujunga Cyn
Location16MI N/O Foothill Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0W481
Coordinates34.30981, -118.14038
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length438 ft (133.5 m)
Longest span245 ft (74.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,370 (2017)
Projected traffic1,507 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Angeles Forest HWY over Big Tujunga Cyn built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Angeles Forest HWY over Big Tujunga Cyn 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Angeles Forest HWY over Big Tujunga Cyn carry?

About 1,370 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Angeles Forest HWY over Big Tujunga Cyn?

The structure is 438 ft (133.5 m) long with a longest span of 245 ft (74.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Angeles Forest HWY over Big Tujunga Cyn?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.