US Bridges

Cullen Ave over Little Dalton Wash

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI N/O Foothill Bvld · Structure no. 53C0888

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,687
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cullen Ave over Little Dalton Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Cullen Ave over Little Dalton Wash 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,687 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,056 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCullen Ave
CrossesLittle Dalton Wash
Location0.1MI N/O Foothill Bvld
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.13804, -117.85924
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,687 (2015)
Projected traffic4,056 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 Cullen Ave over Little Dalton Wash built?

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

What condition is Cullen Ave over Little Dalton Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Cullen Ave over Little Dalton Wash carry?

About 3,687 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cullen Ave over Little Dalton Wash?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Cullen Ave over Little Dalton Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.