US Bridges

California Blvd over Eaton Wash

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI E/O San Gabriel Bl · Structure no. 53C0606

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,042
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

California Blvd over Eaton Wash is a concrete frame carrying California Blvd over Eaton Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 9,042 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,399 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCalifornia Blvd
CrossesEaton Wash
Location0.5MI E/O San Gabriel Bl
RouteCounty Highway 0L507
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.13575, -118.08234
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,042 (2012)
Projected traffic10,399 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 California Blvd over Eaton Wash built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is California Blvd over Eaton 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does California Blvd over Eaton Wash carry?

About 9,042 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is California Blvd over Eaton Wash?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns California Blvd over Eaton Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.