US Bridges

Buena Vista-Winona over Burbank Western Chan

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 200FT N/O I-5 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0954

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,984
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buena Vista-Winona over Burbank Western Chan is a concrete frame carrying Buena Vista-Winona over Burbank Western Chan in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 27,984 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,581 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBuena Vista-Winona
CrossesBurbank Western Chan
Location200FT N/O I-5 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0Q228
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.19947, -118.33775
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,984 (2012)
Projected traffic33,581 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 Buena Vista-Winona over Burbank Western Chan built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buena Vista-Winona over Burbank Western Chan 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Buena Vista-Winona over Burbank Western Chan carry?

About 27,984 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Buena Vista-Winona over Burbank Western Chan?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Buena Vista-Winona over Burbank Western Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.