US Bridges

Live Oak Ave over Saw Pit Wash

Poor

Los Angeles County, California · 75FT E/O Peck RD · Structure no. 53C0439

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,644
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Live Oak Ave over Saw Pit Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Live Oak Ave over Saw Pit Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 24,644 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,573 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLive Oak Ave
CrossesSaw Pit Wash
Location75FT E/O Peck RD
RouteCity Street 0L516
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.11101, -118.00441
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,644 (2017)
Projected traffic29,573 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure5
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 Live Oak Ave over Saw Pit Wash built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Live Oak Ave over Saw Pit Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Live Oak Ave over Saw Pit Wash carry?

About 24,644 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Live Oak Ave over Saw Pit Wash?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Live Oak Ave over Saw Pit Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.