US Bridges

Las Rocas DR over Sierra Madre Wash

GoodPosted for load

Los Angeles County, California · 0.6MI W/O Santa Anita Ave · Structure no. 53C1037

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
378
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Las Rocas DR over Sierra Madre Wash is a concrete tee beam carrying Las Rocas DR over Sierra Madre Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 378 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 378 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLas Rocas DR
CrossesSierra Madre Wash
Location0.6MI W/O Santa Anita Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.16948, -118.04344
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic378 (2017)
Projected traffic378 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Las Rocas DR over Sierra Madre Wash built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Las Rocas DR over Sierra Madre 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Las Rocas DR over Sierra Madre Wash carry?

About 378 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Las Rocas DR over Sierra Madre Wash?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Las Rocas DR over Sierra Madre Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.