US Bridges

Los Angeles ST over Big Dalton Wash

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 300FT W/O Azusa Cyn RD · Structure no. 53C0676

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,826
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Los Angeles ST over Big Dalton Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Los Angeles ST over Big Dalton Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 66 years old, older 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 8,826 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,150 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLos Angeles ST
CrossesBig Dalton Wash
Location300FT W/O Azusa Cyn RD
RouteCity Street 0L515
Coordinates34.09253, -117.94462
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,826 (2017)
Projected traffic10,150 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Los Angeles ST over Big Dalton Wash built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Los Angeles ST over Big Dalton Wash 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Los Angeles ST over Big Dalton Wash carry?

About 8,826 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Los Angeles ST over Big Dalton Wash?

The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Los Angeles ST over Big Dalton Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.