US Bridges

Live Oak Ave over Arcadia Wash

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Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI E/O El Monte Ave · Structure no. 53C0635

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,120
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Live Oak Ave over Arcadia Wash is a concrete slab carrying Live Oak Ave over Arcadia Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 7,120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,188 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLive Oak Ave
CrossesArcadia Wash
Location0.1MI E/O El Monte Ave
RouteCity Street 0L516
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.10651, -118.03626
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
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 rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,120 (2014)
Projected traffic8,188 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Live Oak Ave over Arcadia Wash built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Live Oak Ave over Arcadia 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Live Oak Ave over Arcadia Wash carry?

About 7,120 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Live Oak Ave over Arcadia Wash?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Live Oak Ave over Arcadia Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.