US Bridges

Reseda Blvd over Aliso Creek

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 175FT N/O Lassen ST · Structure no. 53C1295

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,691
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reseda Blvd over Aliso Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Reseda Blvd over Aliso Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 75 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 41,691 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,445 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesReseda Blvd
CrossesAliso Creek
Location175FT N/O Lassen ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.25063, -118.53595
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,691 (2016)
Projected traffic62,445 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 Reseda Blvd over Aliso Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Reseda Blvd over Aliso Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Reseda Blvd over Aliso Creek carry?

About 41,691 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Reseda Blvd over Aliso Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Reseda Blvd over Aliso Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.