US Bridges

Saticoy Street over Pacoima Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3 MI W Van Nuys Blvd · Structure no. 53C1316

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,715
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saticoy Street over Pacoima Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Saticoy Street over Pacoima Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 92 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 28,715 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,247 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSaticoy Street
CrossesPacoima Wash
Location0.3 MI W Van Nuys Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.20835, -118.45361
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,715 (2018)
Projected traffic37,247 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Saticoy Street over Pacoima Wash built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Saticoy Street over Pacoima Wash 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Saticoy Street over Pacoima Wash carry?

About 28,715 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Saticoy Street over Pacoima Wash?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Saticoy Street over Pacoima Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.