US Bridges

Cataract Ave over San Dimas Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 1.0MI W/O San Dimas RD · Structure no. 53C1045

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cataract Ave over San Dimas Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Cataract Ave over San Dimas Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 8 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCataract Ave
CrossesSan Dimas Wash
Location1.0MI W/O San Dimas RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.12303, -117.81142
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2017)
Projected traffic104 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Cataract Ave over San Dimas Wash built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cataract Ave over San Dimas 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Cataract Ave over San Dimas Wash carry?

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

How long is Cataract Ave over San Dimas Wash?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Cataract Ave over San Dimas Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.