US Bridges

Burbank Blvd over Tujunga Wash Burbank

Good

Los Angeles County, California · At Coldwater Canyon Ave · Structure no. 53C1139

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,134
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burbank Blvd over Tujunga Wash Burbank is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Burbank Blvd over Tujunga Wash Burbank in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 74 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 31,134 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,723 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBurbank Blvd
CrossesTujunga Wash Burbank
LocationAt Coldwater Canyon Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.17183, -118.41381
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating77.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,134 (2022)
Projected traffic38,723 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Tujunga Wash Burbank built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Burbank Blvd over Tujunga Wash Burbank 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Burbank Blvd over Tujunga Wash Burbank carry?

About 31,134 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Burbank Blvd over Tujunga Wash Burbank?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Burbank Blvd over Tujunga Wash Burbank?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.