US Bridges

Glenoaks Blvd over Glenoaks Culvert

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2 MI N of Truesdale · Structure no. 53C1182

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,125
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenoaks Blvd over Glenoaks Culvert is a concrete culvert carrying Glenoaks Blvd over Glenoaks Culvert in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,419 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGlenoaks Blvd
CrossesGlenoaks Culvert
Location0.2 MI N of Truesdale
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.25274, -118.39045
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,125 (2018)
Projected traffic25,419 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Glenoaks Culvert built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glenoaks Blvd over Glenoaks Culvert 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 Glenoaks Culvert carry?

About 22,125 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Glenoaks Blvd over Glenoaks Culvert?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Glenoaks Blvd over Glenoaks Culvert?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.