US Bridges

Foothill Blvd over Little Tujunga Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3 MI E Osborne ST · Structure no. 53C2104

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,150
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foothill Blvd over Little Tujunga Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Foothill Blvd over Little Tujunga Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 100 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 8,150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,987 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFoothill Blvd
CrossesLittle Tujunga Wash
Location0.3 MI E Osborne ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.27446, -118.37341
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,150 (2016)
Projected traffic9,987 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Foothill Blvd over Little Tujunga Wash built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Foothill Blvd over Little Tujunga 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 Foothill Blvd over Little Tujunga Wash carry?

About 8,150 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Foothill Blvd over Little Tujunga Wash?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Foothill Blvd over Little Tujunga Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.