US Bridges

Village Ave over LA Tuna Canyon Lateral

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Los Angeles County, California · 0.1 MI S Penrose ST · Structure no. 53C1722

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Village Ave over LA Tuna Canyon Lateral is a concrete culvert carrying Village Ave over LA Tuna Canyon Lateral in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,091 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVillage Ave
CrossesLA Tuna Canyon Lateral
Location0.1 MI S Penrose ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.23126, -118.35621
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2020)
Projected traffic3,091 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Village Ave over LA Tuna Canyon Lateral built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Village Ave over LA Tuna Canyon Lateral 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Village Ave over LA Tuna Canyon Lateral carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Village Ave over LA Tuna Canyon Lateral?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Village Ave over LA Tuna Canyon Lateral?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.