Merced Ave over Walnut Crk
GoodLos Angeles County, California · 60FT W/O Orange Ave · Structure no. 53C0731
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,726
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Merced Ave over Walnut Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Merced Ave over Walnut Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 11,726 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,485 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 72 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 Walnut Crk built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Merced Ave over Walnut Crk 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 November 2021.
How much traffic does Merced Ave over Walnut Crk carry?
About 11,726 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Merced Ave over Walnut Crk?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Merced Ave over Walnut Crk?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.