US Bridges

Sierre Madre Ave over Big Dalton Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI E/O Loraine Ave · Structure no. 53C0836

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,605
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sierre Madre Ave over Big Dalton Wash is a concrete slab carrying Sierre Madre Ave over Big Dalton Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5,605 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,613 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSierre Madre Ave
CrossesBig Dalton Wash
Location0.5MI E/O Loraine Ave
RouteCity Street 0L514
Coordinates34.14696, -117.83752
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,605 (2017)
Projected traffic7,613 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Sierre Madre Ave over Big Dalton Wash built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sierre Madre 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Sierre Madre Ave over Big Dalton Wash carry?

About 5,605 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sierre Madre Ave over Big Dalton Wash?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sierre Madre Ave over Big Dalton Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.