US Bridges

San Dimas Ave over Walnut Crk

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.5MI E/O I-210 Fwy · Structure no. 53C1398

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,519
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Dimas Ave over Walnut Crk is a steel culvert carrying San Dimas Ave over Walnut Crk in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 7,519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,647 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSan Dimas Ave
CrossesWalnut Crk
Location0.5MI E/O I-210 Fwy
RouteCity Street 0L383
Coordinates34.0965, -117.81175
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,519 (2017)
Projected traffic8,647 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 San Dimas Ave over Walnut Crk built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is San Dimas Ave over Walnut Crk 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does San Dimas Ave over Walnut Crk carry?

About 7,519 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is San Dimas Ave over Walnut Crk?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns San Dimas Ave over Walnut Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.