US Bridges

Sherman Way over Aliso Creek

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.05 M East Wilbur Ave · Structure no. 53C0475

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,930
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherman Way over Aliso Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sherman Way over Aliso Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 27,930 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,470 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSherman Way
CrossesAliso Creek
Location0.05 M East Wilbur Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.20101, -118.54409
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,930 (2018)
Projected traffic42,470 by 2040
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

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 Sherman Way over Aliso Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sherman Way over Aliso Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Sherman Way over Aliso Creek carry?

About 27,930 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sherman Way over Aliso Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Sherman Way over Aliso Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.