US Bridges

Arrow HWY over Live Oak Wash

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Los Angeles County, California · 0.6MI W/O White Ave · Structure no. 53C0369

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,192
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arrow HWY over Live Oak Wash is a concrete frame carrying Arrow HWY over Live Oak Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 75 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 23,192 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,830 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesArrow HWY
CrossesLive Oak Wash
Location0.6MI W/O White Ave
RouteCity Street 0L528
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.09869, -117.77522
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 inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width102 ft (31 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,192 (2012)
Projected traffic27,830 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
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 Arrow HWY over Live Oak Wash built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Arrow HWY over Live Oak Wash 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Arrow HWY over Live Oak Wash carry?

About 23,192 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Arrow HWY over Live Oak Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Arrow HWY over Live Oak Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.