US Bridges

LA Tuna Canyon RD over LA Tuna Canyon Lateral

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 2.0 MI E of Sunland · Structure no. 53C1222

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,410
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Tuna Canyon RD over LA Tuna Canyon Lateral is a concrete culvert carrying LA Tuna Canyon RD over LA Tuna Canyon Lateral in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 10,410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,185 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesLA Tuna Canyon RD
CrossesLA Tuna Canyon Lateral
Location2.0 MI E of Sunland
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.23636, -118.33121
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,410 (2018)
Projected traffic11,185 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 LA Tuna Canyon Lateral built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA Tuna Canyon RD over LA Tuna Canyon Lateral 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 LA Tuna Canyon Lateral carry?

About 10,410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is LA Tuna Canyon RD over LA Tuna Canyon Lateral?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns LA Tuna Canyon RD over LA Tuna Canyon Lateral?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.