US Bridges

Burbank Blvd (wb) over Los Angeles River

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3 MI W Woodley Ave · Structure no. 53C1047

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,010
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burbank Blvd (wb) over Los Angeles River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Burbank Blvd (wb) over Los Angeles River in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 27,010 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,532 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBurbank Blvd (wb)
CrossesLos Angeles River
Location0.3 MI W Woodley Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.17053, -118.47847
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,010 (2016)
Projected traffic29,532 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Burbank Blvd (wb) over Los Angeles River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burbank Blvd (wb) over Los Angeles River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Burbank Blvd (wb) over Los Angeles River carry?

About 27,010 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Burbank Blvd (wb) over Los Angeles River?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Burbank Blvd (wb) over Los Angeles River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.