US Bridges

Nordoff ST over Brown Canyon Wash

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3 MI E/O Canoga Ave · Structure no. 53C1258

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,975
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nordoff ST over Brown Canyon Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nordoff ST over Brown Canyon Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 25,975 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,716 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNordoff ST
CrossesBrown Canyon Wash
Location0.3 MI E/O Canoga Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.23534, -118.59265
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,975 (2016)
Projected traffic37,716 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
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 Nordoff ST over Brown Canyon Wash built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nordoff ST over Brown Canyon Wash 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Nordoff ST over Brown Canyon Wash carry?

About 25,975 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nordoff ST over Brown Canyon Wash?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Nordoff ST over Brown Canyon Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.