US Bridges

Oxnard Street over Tujunga Wash (oxnard St)

Good

Los Angeles County, California · Cldwtr Cyn Av & Oxnard ST · Structure no. 53C1270

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,600
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oxnard Street over Tujunga Wash (oxnard St) is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oxnard Street over Tujunga Wash (oxnard St) in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 73 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 38,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,619 by 2039. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOxnard Street
CrossesTujunga Wash (oxnard St)
LocationCldwtr Cyn Av & Oxnard ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.17931, -118.41432
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating84.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,600 (2020)
Projected traffic47,619 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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 Oxnard Street over Tujunga Wash (oxnard St) built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Oxnard Street over Tujunga Wash (oxnard St) 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 Oxnard Street over Tujunga Wash (oxnard St) carry?

About 38,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Oxnard Street over Tujunga Wash (oxnard St)?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Oxnard Street over Tujunga Wash (oxnard St)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.