US Bridges

Bradley Ave over Pacoima Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.4 MI North Fwy 118 · Structure no. 53C1106

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,860
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradley Ave over Pacoima Wash is a concrete slab carrying Bradley Ave over Pacoima Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 71 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 2,860 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,349 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBradley Ave
CrossesPacoima Wash
Location0.4 MI North Fwy 118
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.28027, -118.43021
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating83.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,860 (2018)
Projected traffic6,349 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Bradley Ave over Pacoima Wash built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Bradley Ave over Pacoima Wash 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 Bradley Ave over Pacoima Wash carry?

About 2,860 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bradley Ave over Pacoima Wash?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Bradley Ave over Pacoima Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.