US Bridges

Victory Blvd over Burbank Western Chan

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI E/O Alameda Ave · Structure no. 53C0752

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,154
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victory Blvd over Burbank Western Chan is a concrete frame carrying Victory Blvd over Burbank Western Chan in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 22,154 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,585 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVictory Blvd
CrossesBurbank Western Chan
Location0.3MI E/O Alameda Ave
RouteCity Street 0L545
Coordinates34.16441, -118.3045
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,154 (2017)
Projected traffic26,585 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Victory Blvd over Burbank Western Chan built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Victory Blvd over Burbank Western Chan 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 2022.

How much traffic does Victory Blvd over Burbank Western Chan carry?

About 22,154 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Victory Blvd over Burbank Western Chan?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Victory Blvd over Burbank Western Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.