US Bridges

Citrus Ave over San Dimas Wash

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3MI S/O Arrow HWY · Structure no. 53C0512

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,867
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Citrus Ave over San Dimas Wash is a concrete slab carrying Citrus Ave over San Dimas Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 21,867 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,240 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCitrus Ave
CrossesSan Dimas Wash
Location0.3MI S/O Arrow HWY
RouteCity Street 0L532
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.10267, -117.8901
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,867 (2017)
Projected traffic26,240 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 Citrus Ave over San Dimas Wash built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Citrus Ave over San Dimas 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Citrus Ave over San Dimas Wash carry?

About 21,867 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Citrus Ave over San Dimas Wash?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Citrus Ave over San Dimas Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.