US Bridges

Foothill Blvd over Santa Anita Wash

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2MI E/O Santa Anita Ave · Structure no. 53C0396

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,242
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foothill Blvd over Santa Anita Wash is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Foothill Blvd over Santa Anita Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 6 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 27,242 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,690 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFoothill Blvd
CrossesSanta Anita Wash
Location0.2MI E/O Santa Anita Ave
RouteCity Street 0L718
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.15089, -118.02786
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,242 (2013)
Projected traffic32,690 by 2043
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Foothill Blvd over Santa Anita Wash built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foothill 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 Foothill Blvd over Santa Anita Wash carry?

About 27,242 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Foothill Blvd over Santa Anita Wash?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Foothill Blvd over Santa Anita Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.