US Bridges

Chandler Bl S Rdwy over Tujunga Wash Chandler

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · Btw Gdland Ave/Cldwtr Cyn · Structure no. 53C1126

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chandler Bl S Rdwy over Tujunga Wash Chandler is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chandler Bl S Rdwy over Tujunga Wash Chandler in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,127 by 2041. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChandler Bl S Rdwy
CrossesTujunga Wash Chandler
LocationBtw Gdland Ave/Cldwtr Cyn
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.16824, -118.41345
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.3 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2020)
Projected traffic23,127 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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

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 Chandler Bl S Rdwy over Tujunga Wash Chandler built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chandler Bl S Rdwy over Tujunga Wash Chandler 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Chandler Bl S Rdwy over Tujunga Wash Chandler carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Chandler Bl S Rdwy over Tujunga Wash Chandler?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Chandler Bl S Rdwy over Tujunga Wash Chandler?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.