US Bridges

Laurel Canyon Blvd over Tujunga Wash Laurel Cnyn

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1 MI N Moor Park ST · Structure no. 53C1229

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64,551
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Canyon Blvd over Tujunga Wash Laurel Cnyn is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Laurel Canyon Blvd over Tujunga Wash Laurel Cnyn in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 75 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 64,551 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,624 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLaurel Canyon Blvd
CrossesTujunga Wash Laurel Cnyn
Location0.1 MI N Moor Park ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.15134, -118.39632
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.6 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,551 (2020)
Projected traffic57,624 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 Laurel Canyon Blvd over Tujunga Wash Laurel Cnyn built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Laurel Canyon Blvd over Tujunga Wash Laurel Cnyn 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 Laurel Canyon Blvd over Tujunga Wash Laurel Cnyn carry?

About 64,551 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Laurel Canyon Blvd over Tujunga Wash Laurel Cnyn?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Canyon Blvd over Tujunga Wash Laurel Cnyn?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.