US Bridges

Harding Street over Pacoima Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.25 M NE Eldridge Ave · Structure no. 53C2082

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
937
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harding Street over Pacoima Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harding Street over Pacoima Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 937 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,577 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesHarding Street
CrossesPacoima Wash
Location0.25 M NE Eldridge Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.3096, -118.40987
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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic937 (2016)
Projected traffic1,577 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Harding Street over Pacoima Wash built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harding Street over Pacoima 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 Harding Street over Pacoima Wash carry?

About 937 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Harding Street over Pacoima Wash?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Harding Street over Pacoima Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.