US Bridges

Glenoaks Blvd over Verdugo Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI W/O Verdugo RD · Structure no. 53C0735

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,624
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenoaks Blvd over Verdugo Wash is a steel truss - thru carrying Glenoaks Blvd over Verdugo Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 16,624 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,949 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGlenoaks Blvd
CrossesVerdugo Wash
Location0.3MI W/O Verdugo RD
RouteCity Street 0L583
Coordinates34.15988, -118.24079
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,624 (2015)
Projected traffic19,949 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glenoaks Blvd over Verdugo Wash built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glenoaks Blvd 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 Glenoaks Blvd over Verdugo Wash carry?

About 16,624 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Glenoaks Blvd over Verdugo Wash?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Glenoaks Blvd over Verdugo Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.