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Sunland / Big Tujunga Wash

Big Tujunga Wash Bridge. Built in 1925, widened in 1937, replaced in 2010.
Big Tujunga Wash Bridge. Built in 1925, widened in 1937, replaced in 2010.
“View easterly over new bridge across Big Tujunga Wash overflow channel. Old sharply curving alignment shown to right foreground and left background of new construction.”
Old segment of the original 1921 pavement. Note the concrete added on the left side.
Old segment of the original 1921 pavement, known as Old Foothill Blvd. Note the concrete added on the left side. This has since been resurfaced.
Map of this area. I-210 is the large purple roadway.
Map of this area. I-210 is the large purple roadway.
Old State 118 sign on Foothill near Sunland Blvd. Note the white shield.
Old State 118 sign on Foothill near Sunland Blvd. Note the white shield.
Detail of the 118 shield.
Detail of the 118 shield.

This section of Foothill Blvd. was originally constructed in 1921 It was about 20 feet wide and very twisty. In 1937, it was straightened and widened to the current alignment. This section was bypassed in 1975 by the Foothill Freeway (I-210).

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