US Bridges

Kenilworth Ave over Verdugo Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI N/O US-101 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0741

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,550
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kenilworth Ave over Verdugo Wash is a steel truss - thru carrying Kenilworth Ave over Verdugo Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,805 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKenilworth Ave
CrossesVerdugo Wash
Location0.3MI N/O US-101 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0Q407
Coordinates34.15833, -118.26678
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,550 (2015)
Projected traffic2,805 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Kenilworth Ave over Verdugo Wash built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kenilworth Ave 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 Kenilworth Ave over Verdugo Wash carry?

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kenilworth Ave over Verdugo Wash?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Kenilworth Ave over Verdugo Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.