US Bridges

Wild Rose Ave over Sawpit Wash

Good

Los Angeles County, California · 0.1MI E/O Mountain Ave · Structure no. 53C1558

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
606
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wild Rose Ave over Sawpit Wash is a concrete arch - deck carrying Wild Rose Ave over Sawpit Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 606 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 667 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWild Rose Ave
CrossesSawpit Wash
Location0.1MI E/O Mountain Ave
RouteCity Street 0WU35
Coordinates34.15047, -117.98536
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic606 (2012)
Projected traffic667 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Wild Rose Ave over Sawpit Wash built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wild Rose 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Wild Rose Ave over Sawpit Wash carry?

About 606 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wild Rose Ave over Sawpit Wash?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Wild Rose Ave over Sawpit Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.