Laurel Canyon Blvd over Los Angeles River
GoodLos Angeles County, California · 0.2 MI N/O Ventura Blvd · Structure no. 53C1234
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 44,972
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Laurel Canyon Blvd over Los Angeles River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Laurel Canyon Blvd over Los Angeles River in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 74 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 44,972 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,259 by 2044. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Laurel Canyon Blvd over Los Angeles River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is Laurel Canyon Blvd over Los Angeles River 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 2024.
How much traffic does Laurel Canyon Blvd over Los Angeles River carry?
About 44,972 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Laurel Canyon Blvd over Los Angeles River?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.
Who owns Laurel Canyon Blvd over Los Angeles River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.