US Bridges

Sturtevant DR over Sierra Madre Wash

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.6MI W/O Santa Anita Ave · Structure no. 53C0976

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sturtevant DR over Sierra Madre Wash is a concrete slab carrying Sturtevant DR over Sierra Madre Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 5 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSturtevant DR
CrossesSierra Madre Wash
Location0.6MI W/O Santa Anita Ave
RouteCity Street 0LQ62
Coordinates34.16993, -118.04408
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2017)
Projected traffic102 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Sturtevant DR over Sierra Madre Wash built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sturtevant DR over Sierra Madre 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sturtevant DR over Sierra Madre Wash carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sturtevant DR over Sierra Madre Wash?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Sturtevant DR over Sierra Madre Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.