Puente Ave over Walnut Crk
PoorLos Angeles County, California · 0.3MI S/O I-10 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0336
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23,730
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Puente Ave over Walnut Crk is a concrete tee beam carrying Puente 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 23,730 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,476 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Puente Ave over Walnut Crk built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Puente Ave over Walnut Crk in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Puente Ave over Walnut Crk carry?
About 23,730 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Puente Ave over Walnut Crk?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Puente Ave over Walnut Crk?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.