US Bridges

Sierra Mdr Blvd W over Eaton Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI W/O Sierra Madre Vl · Structure no. 53C0657L

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,604
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sierra Mdr Blvd W over Eaton Wash is a concrete slab carrying Sierra Mdr Blvd W over Eaton Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 7,604 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,745 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSierra Mdr Blvd W
CrossesEaton Wash
Location0.5MI W/O Sierra Madre Vl
RouteCity Street 0L514
Coordinates34.16162, -118.08967
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,604 (2014)
Projected traffic8,745 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Mdr Blvd W over Eaton Wash built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sierra Mdr Blvd W 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 Sierra Mdr Blvd W over Eaton Wash carry?

About 7,604 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sierra Mdr Blvd W over Eaton Wash?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sierra Mdr Blvd W over Eaton Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.