US Bridges

Bonita Ave over Live Oak Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.6MI W/O White Ave · Structure no. 53C0883

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,240
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bonita Ave over Live Oak Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Bonita Ave over Live Oak Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 12,240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,076 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBonita Ave
CrossesLive Oak Wash
Location0.6MI W/O White Ave
RouteCity Street 0L709
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.10246, -117.7738
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,240 (2012)
Projected traffic14,076 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bonita Ave over Live Oak Wash built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bonita Ave over Live Oak 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Bonita Ave over Live Oak Wash carry?

About 12,240 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bonita Ave over Live Oak Wash?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Bonita Ave over Live Oak Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.