Branford ST over Pacoima Wash Div Channel
FairLos Angeles County, California · 0.1 MI S Arlela Ave · Structure no. 53C1107
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,188
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Branford ST over Pacoima Wash Div Channel is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Branford ST over Pacoima Wash Div Channel in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1969, 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 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 16,188 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,954 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Branford ST over Pacoima Wash Div Channel built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is Branford ST over Pacoima Wash Div Channel 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Branford ST over Pacoima Wash Div Channel carry?
About 16,188 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Branford ST over Pacoima Wash Div Channel?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns Branford ST over Pacoima Wash Div Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.