US Bridges

Wilbur Ave over Aliso Creek

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1 N/O Strathern ST · Structure no. 53C1385

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,108
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilbur Ave over Aliso Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wilbur Ave over Aliso Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 15,108 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,603 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWilbur Ave
CrossesAliso Creek
Location0.1 N/O Strathern ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.21674, -118.54473
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,108 (2016)
Projected traffic32,603 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 Wilbur Ave over Aliso Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilbur Ave 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 Wilbur Ave over Aliso Creek carry?

About 15,108 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wilbur Ave over Aliso Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Wilbur Ave over Aliso Creek?

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