US Bridges

Santa Clara ST over Santa Anita Wash

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Los Angeles County, California · 0.2MI E/O Second Ave · Structure no. 53C1566

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,648
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Clara ST over Santa Anita Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Santa Clara ST over Santa Anita Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3,648 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,661 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSanta Clara ST
CrossesSanta Anita Wash
Location0.2MI E/O Second Ave
RouteCity Street 0Q495
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.14228, -118.02277
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,648 (2014)
Projected traffic7,661 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Santa Clara ST over Santa Anita Wash built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santa Clara ST over Santa Anita 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 Santa Clara ST over Santa Anita Wash carry?

About 3,648 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Santa Clara ST over Santa Anita Wash?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Santa Clara ST over Santa Anita Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.