US Bridges

Live Oak Ave over Santa Anita Wash

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Los Angeles County, California · 0.8MI E/O Santa Anita Ave · Structure no. 53C0438

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,832
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Live Oak Ave over Santa Anita Wash is a concrete frame carrying Live Oak Ave over Santa Anita Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 26,832 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,198 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLive Oak Ave
CrossesSanta Anita Wash
Location0.8MI E/O Santa Anita Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0L516
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.10924, -118.0168
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 inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,832 (2014)
Projected traffic32,198 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Live Oak Ave over Santa Anita Wash built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Live Oak Ave over Santa Anita 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Live Oak Ave over Santa Anita Wash carry?

About 26,832 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Live Oak Ave over Santa Anita Wash?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Live Oak Ave over Santa Anita Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.