US Bridges

Las Tunas DR over Arcadia Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI E/O El Monte Ave · Structure no. 53C0437

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,836
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Las Tunas DR over Arcadia Wash is a concrete slab carrying Las Tunas DR over Arcadia Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 21,836 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,203 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLas Tunas DR
CrossesArcadia Wash
Location0.1MI E/O El Monte Ave
RouteCity Street 0L496
Coordinates34.10764, -118.03648
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,836 (2013)
Projected traffic26,203 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Las Tunas DR over Arcadia Wash built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Las Tunas DR over Arcadia 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Las Tunas DR over Arcadia Wash carry?

About 21,836 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Las Tunas DR over Arcadia Wash?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Las Tunas DR over Arcadia Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.