US Bridges

Gavina Ave over Pacoima Canyon Wash

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1 M E/O Tibbetts ST · Structure no. 53C1988

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gavina Ave over Pacoima Canyon Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gavina Ave over Pacoima Canyon Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,183 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGavina Ave
CrossesPacoima Canyon Wash
Location0.1 M E/O Tibbetts ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.32119, -118.40391
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2017)
Projected traffic13,183 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Gavina Ave over Pacoima Canyon Wash built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gavina Ave over Pacoima Canyon 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Gavina Ave over Pacoima Canyon Wash carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gavina Ave over Pacoima Canyon Wash?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Gavina Ave over Pacoima Canyon Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.