US Bridges

Ltl Tujunga Cyn RD over Pacoima Crk

GoodPosted for load

Los Angeles County, California · 9.0MI N/O Foothill Blvd · Structure no. 53C0969

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,244
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ltl Tujunga Cyn RD over Pacoima Crk is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Ltl Tujunga Cyn RD over Pacoima Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 94 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,244 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,468 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesLtl Tujunga Cyn RD
CrossesPacoima Crk
Location9.0MI N/O Foothill Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0L578
Coordinates34.34589, -118.36587
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,244 (2017)
Projected traffic2,468 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ltl Tujunga Cyn RD over Pacoima Crk built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is Ltl Tujunga Cyn RD over Pacoima Crk 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ltl Tujunga Cyn RD over Pacoima Crk carry?

About 2,244 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ltl Tujunga Cyn RD over Pacoima Crk?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ltl Tujunga Cyn RD over Pacoima Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.