US Bridges

Pallett Crk RD over Evans Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI S/O Big Pines HWY · Structure no. 53C1002

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pallett Crk RD over Evans Wash is a wood or timber slab carrying Pallett Crk RD over Evans Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPallett Crk RD
CrossesEvans Wash
Location0.1MI S/O Big Pines HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0WP92
Coordinates34.46026, -117.86633
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2017)
Projected traffic102 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Pallett Crk RD over Evans Wash built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pallett Crk RD over Evans 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pallett Crk RD over Evans Wash carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pallett Crk RD over Evans Wash?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pallett Crk RD over Evans Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.