US Bridges

Mtn Ave over Sawpit Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2MI N/O Huntington DR · Structure no. 53C0409

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,582
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mtn Ave over Sawpit Wash is a concrete slab carrying Mtn Ave over Sawpit Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 17,582 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,098 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMtn Ave
CrossesSawpit Wash
Location0.2MI N/O Huntington DR
RouteCity Street 0Q498
Coordinates34.14339, -117.98617
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 inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,582 (2017)
Projected traffic21,098 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
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 Mtn Ave over Sawpit Wash built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mtn Ave over Sawpit 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mtn Ave over Sawpit Wash carry?

About 17,582 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mtn Ave over Sawpit Wash?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Mtn Ave over Sawpit Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.