US Bridges

Canada Blvd S over Verdugo Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 1.3MI N/O US-101 Fwy · Structure no. 53C1786

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1938
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,096
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canada Blvd S over Verdugo Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canada Blvd S over Verdugo Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1938, so it is 92 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 39,096 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,915 by 2041. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCanada Blvd S
CrossesVerdugo Wash
Location1.3MI N/O US-101 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0Q185
Coordinates34.16991, -118.22901
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,096 (2015)
Projected traffic46,915 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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

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 Canada Blvd S over Verdugo Wash built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.

What condition is Canada Blvd S 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 Canada Blvd S over Verdugo Wash carry?

About 39,096 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Canada Blvd S over Verdugo Wash?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Canada Blvd S over Verdugo Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.