US Bridges

Woodlake Ave over Dayton Creek

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.3 M S/O Roscoe Blvd · Structure no. 53C1390

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,824
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodlake Ave over Dayton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Woodlake Ave over Dayton Creek in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 28,824 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,812 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWoodlake Ave
CrossesDayton Creek
Location0.3 M S/O Roscoe Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.21611, -118.63206
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,824 (2018)
Projected traffic39,812 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Woodlake Ave over Dayton Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodlake Ave over Dayton 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Woodlake Ave over Dayton Creek carry?

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

How long is Woodlake Ave over Dayton Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Woodlake Ave over Dayton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.