US Bridges

Baldwin Park Blvd over Walnut CR Inlet Ch

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI S/O I-10 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0245

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,859
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baldwin Park Blvd over Walnut CR Inlet Ch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baldwin Park Blvd over Walnut CR Inlet Ch in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 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 30,859 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,031 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBaldwin Park Blvd
CrossesWalnut CR Inlet Ch
Location0.3MI S/O I-10 Fwy
RouteCounty Highway 0L685
Coordinates34.06234, -117.98674
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,859 (2017)
Projected traffic37,031 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Baldwin Park Blvd over Walnut CR Inlet Ch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baldwin Park Blvd over Walnut CR Inlet Ch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Baldwin Park Blvd over Walnut CR Inlet Ch carry?

About 30,859 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Baldwin Park Blvd over Walnut CR Inlet Ch?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Baldwin Park Blvd over Walnut CR Inlet Ch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.