US Bridges

Sierra Madre Blvd over Sierra Madre Wash

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2MI W/O Santa Anita Ave · Structure no. 53C0595

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,896
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sierra Madre Blvd over Sierra Madre Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sierra Madre Blvd over Sierra Madre Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 4,896 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,386 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSierra Madre Blvd
CrossesSierra Madre Wash
Location0.2MI W/O Santa Anita Ave
RouteCity Street 0L514
Coordinates34.1619, -118.03585
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,896 (2013)
Projected traffic5,386 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Sierra Madre Blvd over Sierra Madre Wash built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sierra Madre Blvd over Sierra Madre 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sierra Madre Blvd over Sierra Madre Wash carry?

About 4,896 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sierra Madre Blvd over Sierra Madre Wash?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sierra Madre Blvd over Sierra Madre Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.