US Bridges

Hayvenhurst Ave over Encino Channel

Good

Los Angeles County, California · Btw Burbank Bl/ 101 Fwy · Structure no. 53C1199

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,304
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hayvenhurst Ave over Encino Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Hayvenhurst Ave over Encino 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 17,304 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,170 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHayvenhurst Ave
CrossesEncino Channel
LocationBtw Burbank Bl/ 101 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.16669, -118.49222
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,304 (2016)
Projected traffic27,170 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
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 Hayvenhurst Ave over Encino Channel built?

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

What condition is Hayvenhurst Ave over Encino 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 Hayvenhurst Ave over Encino Channel carry?

About 17,304 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hayvenhurst Ave over Encino Channel?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Hayvenhurst Ave over Encino Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.