US Bridges

Badillo ST over Big Dalton Wash

Poor

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI W/O Puente Ave · Structure no. 53C0680

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,081
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Badillo ST over Big Dalton Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Badillo ST over Big Dalton Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1968, 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 13,081 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,043 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBadillo ST
CrossesBig Dalton Wash
Location0.1MI W/O Puente Ave
RouteCity Street 0L526
Coordinates34.08722, -117.95024
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,081 (2017)
Projected traffic15,043 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Badillo ST over Big Dalton Wash built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Badillo ST 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 Badillo ST over Big Dalton Wash carry?

About 13,081 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Badillo ST over Big Dalton Wash?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Badillo ST over Big Dalton Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.