US Bridges

Whiting Woods Road over Verdugo Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI W/O Honolulu Av · Structure no. 53C1603

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,530
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whiting Woods Road over Verdugo Wash is a concrete tee beam carrying Whiting Woods Road over Verdugo Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,530 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,683 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWhiting Woods Road
CrossesVerdugo Wash
Location0.1MI W/O Honolulu Av
RouteCity Street 0WU05
Coordinates34.21559, -118.24846
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,530 (2015)
Projected traffic1,683 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 Whiting Woods Road over Verdugo Wash built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whiting Woods Road 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Whiting Woods Road over Verdugo Wash carry?

About 1,530 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Whiting Woods Road over Verdugo Wash?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Whiting Woods Road over Verdugo Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.