US Bridges

Verdugo Ave over Burbank Western Chan

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI N/O Lake ST · Structure no. 53C0940

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,570
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Verdugo Ave over Burbank Western Chan is a concrete tee beam carrying Verdugo Ave over Burbank Western Chan in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 3,570 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,927 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVerdugo Ave
CrossesBurbank Western Chan
Location0.1MI N/O Lake ST
RouteCity Street 0Q222
Coordinates34.1743, -118.31025
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,570 (2017)
Projected traffic3,927 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 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 Verdugo Ave over Burbank Western Chan built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Verdugo Ave 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 2024.

How much traffic does Verdugo Ave over Burbank Western Chan carry?

About 3,570 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Verdugo Ave over Burbank Western Chan?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Verdugo Ave over Burbank Western Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.