Van Nuys Blvd over Pacoima Wash
FairLos Angeles County, California · Btw Covello St/Valerio ST · Structure no. 53C1354
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 67,300
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Van Nuys Blvd over Pacoima Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Van Nuys Blvd over Pacoima Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 77 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 67,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,016 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Van Nuys Blvd over Pacoima Wash built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Van Nuys Blvd over Pacoima Wash in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Van Nuys Blvd over Pacoima Wash carry?
About 67,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Van Nuys Blvd over Pacoima Wash?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns Van Nuys Blvd over Pacoima Wash?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.