US Bridges

Canada Blvd N over Verdugo Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI S/O Verdugo RD · Structure no. 53C1787

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,366
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canada Blvd N over Verdugo Wash is a concrete slab carrying Canada Blvd N over Verdugo Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1933, 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 3,366 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,703 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCanada Blvd N
CrossesVerdugo Wash
Location0.1MI S/O Verdugo RD
RouteCity Street 7Q18
Coordinates34.19102, -118.22821
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,366 (2015)
Projected traffic3,703 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 N over Verdugo Wash built?

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

What condition is Canada Blvd N 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 2024.

How much traffic does Canada Blvd N over Verdugo Wash carry?

About 3,366 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Canada Blvd N over Verdugo Wash?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Canada Blvd N over Verdugo Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.