US Bridges

Roscoe Blvd over Pacoima Wash

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5 MI E/O Sepulveda Blvd · Structure no. 53C1723

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65,311
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roscoe Blvd over Pacoima Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Roscoe Blvd over Pacoima Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1957, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 65,311 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,750 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoscoe Blvd
CrossesPacoima Wash
Location0.5 MI E/O Sepulveda Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.22136, -118.45972
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,311 (2018)
Projected traffic96,750 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty 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 Roscoe Blvd over Pacoima Wash built?

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

What condition is Roscoe Blvd over Pacoima Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Roscoe Blvd over Pacoima Wash carry?

About 65,311 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Roscoe Blvd over Pacoima Wash?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Roscoe Blvd over Pacoima Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.