US Bridges

Glenoaks Blvd over Tujunga Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.19 MI N of Truesdale · Structure no. 53C1181

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,125
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenoaks Blvd over Tujunga Wash is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Glenoaks Blvd over Tujunga Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 72 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 22,125 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,419 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGlenoaks Blvd
CrossesTujunga Wash
Location0.19 MI N of Truesdale
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.25229, -118.38993
Functional classUrban Minor 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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,125 (2018)
Projected traffic25,419 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Glenoaks Blvd over Tujunga Wash built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Glenoaks Blvd over Tujunga Wash 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 2022.

How much traffic does Glenoaks Blvd over Tujunga Wash carry?

About 22,125 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Glenoaks Blvd over Tujunga Wash?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Glenoaks Blvd over Tujunga Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.