US Bridges

Grand Ave over Walnut Crk

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2MI N/O I-10 · Structure no. 53C0270

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,931
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Ave over Walnut Crk is a concrete frame carrying Grand Ave over Walnut Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 40,931 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,118 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGrand Ave
CrossesWalnut Crk
Location0.2MI N/O I-10
RouteCity Street 0L381
Coordinates34.07493, -117.87235
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,931 (2012)
Projected traffic49,118 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Grand Ave over Walnut Crk built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand Ave over Walnut Crk 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Grand Ave over Walnut Crk carry?

About 40,931 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Grand Ave over Walnut Crk?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Ave over Walnut Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.