US Bridges

Colorado Blvd over Santa Anita Wash

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · At 2nd Ave · Structure no. 53C0306

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,331
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colorado Blvd over Santa Anita Wash is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Colorado Blvd over Santa Anita Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 77 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 6,331 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,037 by 2043. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesColorado Blvd
CrossesSanta Anita Wash
LocationAt 2nd Ave
RouteCity Street 0L485
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.14546, -118.02574
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
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,331 (2014)
Projected traffic8,037 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Colorado Blvd over Santa Anita Wash built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Colorado Blvd over Santa Anita 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Colorado Blvd over Santa Anita Wash carry?

About 6,331 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Colorado Blvd over Santa Anita Wash?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Colorado Blvd over Santa Anita Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.