US Bridges

Grand Ave over Big Dalton Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI S/O I-10 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0510

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,736
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Ave over Big Dalton Wash is a concrete slab carrying Grand Ave 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 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 25,736 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,932 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGrand Ave
CrossesBig Dalton Wash
Location0.3MI S/O I-10 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0L381
Coordinates34.11776, -117.87251
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,736 (2017)
Projected traffic36,932 by 2045
Trucks4%
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 Grand Ave over Big Dalton Wash built?

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

What condition is Grand Ave over Big 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Grand Ave over Big Dalton Wash carry?

About 25,736 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Grand Ave over Big Dalton Wash?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Ave over Big Dalton Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.