US Bridges

Del Mar Blvd over Eaton Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI E/O Sn Gabriel Blvd · Structure no. 53C0580

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,568
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Del Mar Blvd over Eaton Wash is a concrete arch - deck carrying Del Mar Blvd over Eaton Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 11,568 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,303 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDel Mar Blvd
CrossesEaton Wash
Location0.5MI E/O Sn Gabriel Blvd
RouteCity Street 0Q481
Coordinates34.1421, -118.08631
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,568 (2014)
Projected traffic13,303 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Del Mar Blvd over Eaton Wash built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Del Mar Blvd over Eaton 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Del Mar Blvd over Eaton Wash carry?

About 11,568 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Del Mar Blvd over Eaton Wash?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Del Mar Blvd over Eaton Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.