US Bridges

Big Tujunga Cyn RD over Big Tujunga Cyn Ck

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 4.0MI Ne/O Foothill Blvd · Structure no. 53C0622

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
362 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Tujunga Cyn RD over Big Tujunga Cyn Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Tujunga Cyn RD over Big Tujunga Cyn Ck 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 561 by 2042. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesBig Tujunga Cyn RD
CrossesBig Tujunga Cyn Ck
Location4.0MI Ne/O Foothill Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0L624
Coordinates34.30001, -118.26918
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 stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2017)
Projected traffic561 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Big Tujunga Cyn RD over Big Tujunga Cyn Ck built?

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

What condition is Big Tujunga Cyn RD over Big Tujunga Cyn Ck 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 Big Tujunga Cyn RD over Big Tujunga Cyn Ck carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Big Tujunga Cyn RD over Big Tujunga Cyn Ck?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Big Tujunga Cyn RD over Big Tujunga Cyn Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.