US Bridges

Alosta Ave over Big Dalton Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 1.1MI E/O Glendora RD · Structure no. 53C0532

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,125
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alosta Ave over Big Dalton Wash is a concrete slab carrying Alosta Ave over Big Dalton Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 33,125 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,750 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAlosta Ave
CrossesBig Dalton Wash
Location1.1MI E/O Glendora RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.12869, -117.84413
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,125 (2015)
Projected traffic39,750 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 Alosta Ave over Big Dalton Wash built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Alosta 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 Alosta Ave over Big Dalton Wash carry?

About 33,125 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Alosta Ave over Big Dalton Wash?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Alosta Ave over Big Dalton Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.