Laurel Canyon Blvd over Branford Street Channel
FairLos Angeles County, California · Wentworth Avenue · Structure no. 53C1230
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21,521
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Laurel Canyon Blvd over Branford Street Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Laurel Canyon Blvd over Branford Street Channel in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 21,521 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,309 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Laurel Canyon Blvd over Branford Street Channel built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Laurel Canyon Blvd over Branford Street Channel in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Laurel Canyon Blvd over Branford Street Channel carry?
About 21,521 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Laurel Canyon Blvd over Branford Street Channel?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.
Who owns Laurel Canyon Blvd over Branford Street Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.