US Bridges

Arrow HWY over Little Dalton Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI W/O Azusa Ave · Structure no. 53C0440

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,376
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arrow HWY over Little Dalton Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arrow HWY over Little Dalton 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 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 25,376 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,451 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesArrow HWY
CrossesLittle Dalton Wash
Location0.5MI W/O Azusa Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0L528
Coordinates34.10698, -117.91816
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,376 (2012)
Projected traffic30,451 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 Arrow HWY over Little Dalton Wash built?

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

What condition is Arrow HWY over Little Dalton 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Arrow HWY over Little Dalton Wash carry?

About 25,376 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Arrow HWY over Little Dalton Wash?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Arrow HWY over Little Dalton Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.