US Bridges

Flair DR over Eaton Wash

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2MI W/O Baldwin Ave · Structure no. 53C0172

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,240
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flair DR over Eaton Wash is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Flair DR over Eaton Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 8,240 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,476 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFlair DR
CrossesEaton Wash
Location0.2MI W/O Baldwin Ave
RouteCity Street 7Q55
Coordinates34.07203, -118.05573
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,240 (2017)
Projected traffic9,476 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Flair DR over Eaton Wash built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flair DR over Eaton 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Flair DR over Eaton Wash carry?

About 8,240 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Flair DR over Eaton Wash?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Flair DR over Eaton Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.