Puente Ave over Big Dalton Wash
PoorLos Angeles County, California · 0.2MI S/O Ramona Blvd · Structure no. 53C0678
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,137
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Puente Ave over Big Dalton Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Puente 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,137 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,351 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Puente Ave over Big Dalton Wash built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Puente Ave over Big Dalton Wash in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Puente Ave over Big Dalton Wash carry?
About 2,137 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Puente Ave over Big Dalton Wash?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Puente Ave over Big Dalton Wash?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.