US Bridges

Vanowen ST over Aliso Creek

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1 M E/O Wilbur Ave · Structure no. 53C1360

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,982
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vanowen ST over Aliso Creek is a concrete slab carrying Vanowen ST over Aliso Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 71 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 31,982 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,241 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVanowen ST
CrossesAliso Creek
Location0.1 M E/O Wilbur Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.19375, -118.54408
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.2 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,982 (2016)
Projected traffic63,241 by 2043
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCounty 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 Vanowen ST over Aliso Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Vanowen 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Vanowen ST over Aliso Creek carry?

About 31,982 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Vanowen ST over Aliso Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Vanowen ST over Aliso Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.