US Bridges

Burbank Blvd over Haskell Channel

Good

Los Angeles County, California · In the Sepulveda Basin · Structure no. 53C1110

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,806
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burbank Blvd over Haskell Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Burbank Blvd over Haskell Channel 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 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 22,806 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,151 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBurbank Blvd
CrossesHaskell Channel
LocationIn the Sepulveda Basin
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.17181, -118.47224
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,806 (2016)
Projected traffic35,151 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burbank Blvd over Haskell Channel built?

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

What condition is Burbank Blvd over Haskell Channel 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Burbank Blvd over Haskell Channel carry?

About 22,806 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Burbank Blvd over Haskell Channel?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Burbank Blvd over Haskell Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.