US Bridges

LA Tuna Canyon RD over Hansen Heights Channel

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.I MI E of Sunland Blvd · Structure no. 53C1221

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,910
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Tuna Canyon RD over Hansen Heights Channel is a concrete slab carrying LA Tuna Canyon RD over Hansen Heights Channel in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 9,910 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,305 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA Tuna Canyon RD
CrossesHansen Heights Channel
Location0.I MI E of Sunland Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.234, -118.36401
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 inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,910 (2018)
Projected traffic10,305 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 LA Tuna Canyon RD over Hansen Heights Channel built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA Tuna Canyon RD over Hansen Heights 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does LA Tuna Canyon RD over Hansen Heights Channel carry?

About 9,910 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is LA Tuna Canyon RD over Hansen Heights Channel?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns LA Tuna Canyon RD over Hansen Heights Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.