US Bridges

Reeder Ave over Walnut Crk

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI E/O Reeder Ave · Structure no. 53C0608

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,955
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reeder Ave over Walnut Crk is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Reeder Ave over Walnut Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 3,955 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,351 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesReeder Ave
CrossesWalnut Crk
Location0.1MI E/O Reeder Ave
RouteCity Street 0Q938
Coordinates34.08249, -117.8532
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,955 (2017)
Projected traffic4,351 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Reeder Ave over Walnut Crk built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reeder Ave over Walnut Crk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Reeder Ave over Walnut Crk carry?

About 3,955 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Reeder Ave over Walnut Crk?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Reeder Ave over Walnut Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.