US Bridges

Riverside DR over Burbank Western Chan

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.8MI W/O I-5 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0955

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,592
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside DR over Burbank Western Chan is a concrete slab carrying Riverside DR 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 6,592 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,581 by 2042. 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).

CarriesRiverside DR
CrossesBurbank Western Chan
Location0.8MI W/O I-5 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0L403
Coordinates34.16064, -118.30517
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,592 (2017)
Projected traffic7,581 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Riverside DR over Burbank Western Chan built?

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

What condition is Riverside DR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Riverside DR over Burbank Western Chan carry?

About 6,592 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Riverside DR over Burbank Western Chan?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside DR over Burbank Western Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.