Sherman Way over Tujunga Wash
GoodLos Angeles County, California · Btw Varna Av/ Woodman Ave · Structure no. 53C1322
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 44,320
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sherman Way over Tujunga Wash is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sherman Way over Tujunga Wash 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 44,320 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,152 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 95 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 Sherman Way over Tujunga Wash built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is Sherman Way over Tujunga 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Sherman Way over Tujunga Wash carry?
About 44,320 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Sherman Way over Tujunga Wash?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns Sherman Way over Tujunga Wash?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.