US Bridges

Foothill Blvd over Big Dalton Wash

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.4MI E/O Loraine Ave · Structure no. 53C0502

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,607
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foothill Blvd over Big Dalton Wash is a concrete slab carrying Foothill Blvd over Big Dalton Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 12,607 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,498 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFoothill Blvd
CrossesBig Dalton Wash
Location0.4MI E/O Loraine Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.13602, -117.83914
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,607 (2015)
Projected traffic14,498 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Foothill Blvd over Big Dalton Wash built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foothill Blvd over Big Dalton Wash 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Foothill Blvd over Big Dalton Wash carry?

About 12,607 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Foothill Blvd over Big Dalton Wash?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Foothill Blvd over Big Dalton Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.