US Bridges

Santa Anita Ave over Sierra Madre Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.8MI N/O I-210 Fwy · Structure no. 53C0527

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,506
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Anita Ave over Sierra Madre Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Santa Anita Ave over Sierra Madre 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 10,506 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,082 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSanta Anita Ave
CrossesSierra Madre Wash
Location0.8MI N/O I-210 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0L366
Coordinates34.15737, -118.03166
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,506 (2012)
Projected traffic12,082 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Santa Anita Ave over Sierra Madre Wash built?

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

What condition is Santa Anita Ave over Sierra Madre 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Santa Anita Ave over Sierra Madre Wash carry?

About 10,506 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Santa Anita Ave over Sierra Madre Wash?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Anita Ave over Sierra Madre Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.