US Bridges

Victory Blvd over Tujunga Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · Btw Morse Av & Ethel Av · Structure no. 53C1370

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victory Blvd over Tujunga Wash is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Victory Blvd over Tujunga Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,961 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVictory Blvd
CrossesTujunga Wash
LocationBtw Morse Av & Ethel Av
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.18656, -118.41768
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating84.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,000 (2020)
Projected traffic80,961 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Victory Blvd over Tujunga Wash built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Victory Blvd 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 Victory Blvd over Tujunga Wash carry?

About 38,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Victory Blvd over Tujunga Wash?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Victory Blvd over Tujunga Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.