US Bridges

Oro Vista Ave. over Big Tujunga Wash

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI N/O Big Tujunga Cyn · Structure no. 53C1760

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oro Vista Ave. over Big Tujunga Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Oro Vista Ave. over Big Tujunga Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 407 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesOro Vista Ave.
CrossesBig Tujunga Wash
Location0.3MI N/O Big Tujunga Cyn
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.27421, -118.31522
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2016)
Projected traffic407 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oro Vista Ave. over Big Tujunga Wash built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oro Vista Ave. over Big Tujunga 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Oro Vista Ave. over Big Tujunga Wash carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oro Vista Ave. over Big Tujunga Wash?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Oro Vista Ave. over Big Tujunga Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.