US Bridges

Mountain ST over Verdugo Wa

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI W/O Verdugo RD · Structure no. 53C0745

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,051
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain ST over Verdugo Wa is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mountain ST over Verdugo Wa 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,051 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,859 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMountain ST
CrossesVerdugo Wa
Location0.1MI W/O Verdugo RD
RouteCity Street 0Q288
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.16574, -118.23334
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,051 (2015)
Projected traffic13,859 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 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 Mountain ST over Verdugo Wa built?

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

What condition is Mountain ST over Verdugo Wa in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2022.

How much traffic does Mountain ST over Verdugo Wa carry?

About 12,051 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mountain ST over Verdugo Wa?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain ST over Verdugo Wa?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.