US Bridges

Shrode Ave over Sawpit Wash

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Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI E/O California Av · Structure no. 53C1413

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,705
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shrode Ave over Sawpit Wash is a concrete frame carrying Shrode Ave over Sawpit Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 2,705 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,976 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesShrode Ave
CrossesSawpit Wash
Location0.1MI E/O California Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.12175, -117.9943
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,705 (2012)
Projected traffic2,976 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Shrode Ave over Sawpit Wash built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shrode Ave over Sawpit Wash 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Shrode Ave over Sawpit Wash carry?

About 2,705 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shrode Ave over Sawpit Wash?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Shrode Ave over Sawpit Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.