Vanowen Street over Tujunga Wash
GoodLos Angeles County, California · At Fulton Ave · Structure no. 53C1359
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,750
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vanowen Street over Tujunga Wash is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vanowen Street over Tujunga Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 74 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 7,750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,085 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 Vanowen Street over Tujunga Wash built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is Vanowen Street 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 Vanowen Street over Tujunga Wash carry?
About 7,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Vanowen Street over Tujunga Wash?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns Vanowen Street over Tujunga Wash?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.