US Bridges

Laurel Canyon Blvd over East Canyon Channel

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · Btw Hubbard St/Rincon Av · Structure no. 53C1231

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,155
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Canyon Blvd over East Canyon Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Laurel Canyon Blvd over East Canyon Channel in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 30,155 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,547 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLaurel Canyon Blvd
CrossesEast Canyon Channel
LocationBtw Hubbard St/Rincon Av
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.28082, -118.45531
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,155 (2018)
Projected traffic39,547 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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

OwnerCounty 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 East Canyon Channel built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laurel Canyon Blvd over East Canyon 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Laurel Canyon Blvd over East Canyon Channel carry?

About 30,155 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Laurel Canyon Blvd over East Canyon Channel?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Laurel Canyon Blvd over East Canyon Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.