US Bridges

Sunset Ave over Walnut Crk

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 200FT S/O W Covina Pkwy · Structure no. 53C0496

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,764
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunset Ave over Walnut Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sunset Ave over Walnut Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 31,764 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,116 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSunset Ave
CrossesWalnut Crk
Location200FT S/O W Covina Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0L374
Coordinates34.06808, -117.93879
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 inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,764 (2014)
Projected traffic38,116 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 Sunset Ave over Walnut Crk built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunset Ave over Walnut Crk 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Sunset Ave over Walnut Crk carry?

About 31,764 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sunset Ave over Walnut Crk?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Sunset Ave over Walnut Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.