US Bridges

Cerritos Ave over Little Dalton Wash

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.4MI S/O Foothill Blvd · Structure no. 53C1569

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,140
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cerritos Ave over Little Dalton Wash is a concrete slab carrying Cerritos Ave over Little Dalton Wash in Los Angeles County, California. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,570 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCerritos Ave
CrossesLittle Dalton Wash
Location0.4MI S/O Foothill Blvd
RouteCity Street 0Q923
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.12898, -117.89924
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,140 (2016)
Projected traffic2,570 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 Cerritos Ave over Little Dalton Wash built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cerritos Ave over Little 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 Little Dalton Wash carry?

About 2,140 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cerritos Ave over Little Dalton Wash?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Cerritos Ave over Little Dalton Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.