US Bridges

Brand Blvd over Verdugo Wash

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI N/O US-101 Fwy · Structure no. 53C1859

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,760
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brand Blvd over Verdugo Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brand Blvd over Verdugo Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 23,760 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,512 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrand Blvd
CrossesVerdugo Wash
Location0.3MI N/O US-101 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0L311
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.15858, -118.25487
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.4 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,760 (2015)
Projected traffic28,512 by 2041
Trucks2%
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

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 Brand Blvd over Verdugo Wash built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brand Blvd over Verdugo 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Brand Blvd over Verdugo Wash carry?

About 23,760 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Brand Blvd over Verdugo Wash?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns Brand Blvd over Verdugo Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.