US Bridges

Encinita Ave over Eaton Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.8MI N/O Valley Blvd · Structure no. 53C1420

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,366
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Encinita Ave over Eaton Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Encinita Ave over Eaton Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 3,366 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,703 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEncinita Ave
CrossesEaton Wash
Location0.8MI N/O Valley Blvd
RouteCity Street 0Q988
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.09274, -118.06778
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,366 (2017)
Projected traffic3,703 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Encinita Ave over Eaton Wash built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Encinita Ave over Eaton 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Encinita Ave over Eaton Wash carry?

About 3,366 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Encinita Ave over Eaton Wash?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Encinita Ave over Eaton Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.