US Bridges

Boston Ave over Verdugo Wash

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Los Angeles County, California · 0.2MI S/O I-10 Fwy · Structure no. 53C1601

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,326
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boston Ave over Verdugo Wash is a concrete frame carrying Boston Ave over Verdugo Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 68 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 1,326 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,459 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBoston Ave
CrossesVerdugo Wash
Location0.2MI S/O I-10 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0Q250
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.22808, -118.262
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,326 (2015)
Projected traffic1,459 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Boston Ave over Verdugo Wash built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Boston Ave over Verdugo 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Boston Ave over Verdugo Wash carry?

About 1,326 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Boston Ave over Verdugo Wash?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Boston Ave over Verdugo Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.