US Bridges

Tujunga Ave over Los Angeles River

Good

Los Angeles County, California · Btwn Diling ST & Vntra B · Structure no. 53C1341

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,856
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tujunga Ave over Los Angeles River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tujunga Ave over Los Angeles River in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 76 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 20,856 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,192 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTujunga Ave
CrossesLos Angeles River
LocationBtwn Diling ST & Vntra B
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.14094, -118.37888
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,856 (2018)
Projected traffic26,192 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 Tujunga Ave over Los Angeles River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Tujunga Ave over Los Angeles River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Tujunga Ave over Los Angeles River carry?

About 20,856 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Tujunga Ave over Los Angeles River?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Tujunga Ave over Los Angeles River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.