US Bridges

Plummer ST over Aliso Creek

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 230FT W/O Wilbur Ave · Structure no. 53C1290

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,204
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plummer ST over Aliso Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Plummer ST over Aliso Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 24,204 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,146 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPlummer ST
CrossesAliso Creek
Location230FT W/O Wilbur Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.24264, -118.54591
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,204 (2016)
Projected traffic47,146 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Plummer ST over Aliso Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plummer ST over Aliso Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Plummer ST over Aliso Creek carry?

About 24,204 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Plummer ST over Aliso Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Plummer ST over Aliso Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.