US Bridges

Big Dalton Ave over Walnut Crk

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI N/O Francisquito Av · Structure no. 53C0773

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
505
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Dalton Ave over Walnut Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Big Dalton Ave over Walnut Crk 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 505 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBig Dalton Ave
CrossesWalnut Crk
Location0.1MI N/O Francisquito Av
RouteCity Street 0Q944
Coordinates34.06734, -117.96924
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic505 (2012)
Projected traffic556 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Big Dalton Ave over Walnut Crk built?

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

What condition is Big Dalton 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Big Dalton Ave over Walnut Crk carry?

About 505 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Big Dalton Ave over Walnut Crk?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Big Dalton Ave over Walnut Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.