US Bridges

Lark Ellen Ave over Big Dalton Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.4MI E/O Arrow HWY · Structure no. 53C0675

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,640
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lark Ellen Ave over Big Dalton Wash is a concrete frame carrying Lark Ellen Ave over Big Dalton Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 16,640 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,968 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLark Ellen Ave
CrossesBig Dalton Wash
Location0.4MI E/O Arrow HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0Q915
Coordinates34.10047, -117.91647
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 inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,640 (2012)
Projected traffic19,968 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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

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 Lark Ellen Ave over Big Dalton Wash built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lark Ellen 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Lark Ellen Ave over Big Dalton Wash carry?

About 16,640 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lark Ellen Ave over Big Dalton Wash?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Lark Ellen Ave over Big Dalton Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.