US Bridges

Burbank Blvd over Calabasas Creek

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.45 M W/O Fallbrook Ave · Structure no. 53C1108

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,000
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burbank Blvd over Calabasas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Burbank Blvd over Calabasas Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,540 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 185 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBurbank Blvd
CrossesCalabasas Creek
Location0.45 M W/O Fallbrook Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.17172, -118.62968
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width185 ft (56.5 m)
Roadway width155 ft (47.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2016)
Projected traffic14,540 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty 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 Burbank Blvd over Calabasas Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burbank Blvd over Calabasas Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Burbank Blvd over Calabasas Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Burbank Blvd over Calabasas Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 185 ft wide.

Who owns Burbank Blvd over Calabasas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.