US Bridges

Alosta Ave over Little Dalton Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.8MI E/O Azusa Ave · Structure no. 53C0395

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,900
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alosta Ave over Little Dalton Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Alosta Ave over Little Dalton Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,590 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAlosta Ave
CrossesLittle Dalton Wash
Location0.8MI E/O Azusa Ave
RouteCity Street 0L535
Coordinates34.13106, -117.89509
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2014)
Projected traffic13,590 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 Alosta Ave over Little Dalton Wash built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alosta Ave over Little Dalton 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Alosta Ave over Little Dalton Wash carry?

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Alosta Ave over Little Dalton Wash?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Alosta Ave over Little Dalton Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.