Merced Ave over Big Dalton Wash
GoodLos Angeles County, California · 0.3MI W/O Puente Ave · Structure no. 53C0677
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,309
- 2012 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Merced Ave over Big Dalton Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Merced Ave over Big Dalton Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1959, 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 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 13,309 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,305 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Merced Ave over Big Dalton Wash built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Merced 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 2021.
How much traffic does Merced Ave over Big Dalton Wash carry?
About 13,309 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Merced Ave over Big Dalton Wash?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns Merced Ave over Big Dalton Wash?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.