US Bridges

Grand View Ave over Sierra Madre Wash

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.4MI W/O Santa Anita Ave · Structure no. 53C1039

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,428
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand View Ave over Sierra Madre Wash is a concrete tee beam carrying Grand View Ave over Sierra Madre Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 1,428 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,571 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGrand View Ave
CrossesSierra Madre Wash
Location0.4MI W/O Santa Anita Ave
RouteCity Street 0M805
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.16683, -118.03842
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,428 (2017)
Projected traffic1,571 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Grand View Ave over Sierra Madre Wash built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand View Ave 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 Grand View Ave over Sierra Madre Wash carry?

About 1,428 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Grand View Ave over Sierra Madre Wash?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Grand View Ave over Sierra Madre Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.