US Bridges

Cerritos Ave over Big Dalton Wash

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2MI N/O Arrow HWY · Structure no. 53C1455

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,302
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cerritos Ave over Big Dalton Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cerritos Ave over Big Dalton Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 5 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 6,302 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,248 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCerritos Ave
CrossesBig Dalton Wash
Location0.2MI N/O Arrow HWY
RouteCity Street 0Q923
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.1082, -117.89885
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,302 (2014)
Projected traffic7,248 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 Cerritos Ave over Big Dalton Wash built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cerritos Ave over Big Dalton Wash 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cerritos Ave over Big Dalton Wash carry?

About 6,302 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cerritos Ave over Big Dalton Wash?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Cerritos Ave over Big Dalton Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.