US Bridges

Sherman Way over Dayton Creek

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2 MI E/O Fallbrook Ave · Structure no. 53C1323

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,824
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherman Way over Dayton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sherman Way over Dayton Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 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 28,824 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,812 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSherman Way
CrossesDayton Creek
Location0.2 MI E/O Fallbrook Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.20083, -118.62019
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,824 (2018)
Projected traffic39,812 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sherman Way over Dayton Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sherman Way over Dayton Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sherman Way over Dayton Creek carry?

About 28,824 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sherman Way over Dayton Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Sherman Way over Dayton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.