US Bridges

Garvey Ave over Big Dalton Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI W/O Puente Ave · Structure no. 53C0661

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,433
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garvey Ave over Big Dalton Wash is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Garvey Ave over Big Dalton Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 11,433 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,148 by 2041. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGarvey Ave
CrossesBig Dalton Wash
Location0.5MI W/O Puente Ave
RouteCity Street 0Q939
Coordinates34.06942, -117.96934
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,433 (2017)
Projected traffic13,148 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Garvey Ave over Big Dalton Wash built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garvey Ave over Big Dalton 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 2023.

How much traffic does Garvey Ave over Big Dalton Wash carry?

About 11,433 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Garvey Ave over Big Dalton Wash?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Garvey Ave over Big Dalton Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.