US Bridges

Central Ave over Verdugo Wash

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI N/O US-101 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0944

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,998
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Ave over Verdugo Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Ave over Verdugo Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 5 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 4,998 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,498 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Ave
CrossesVerdugo Wash
Location0.3MI N/O US-101 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0Q283
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.15904, -118.25777
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,998 (2017)
Projected traffic5,498 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Central Ave over Verdugo Wash built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Central Ave over Verdugo Wash 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 2024.

How much traffic does Central Ave over Verdugo Wash carry?

About 4,998 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Central Ave over Verdugo Wash?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Central Ave over Verdugo Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.