US Bridges

Pasadena Ave over Little Dalton Wash

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.8MI S/O Foothill Blvd · Structure no. 53C1570

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,960
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pasadena Ave over Little Dalton Wash is a concrete slab carrying Pasadena 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 2,960 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,260 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPasadena Ave
CrossesLittle Dalton Wash
Location0.8MI S/O Foothill Blvd
RouteCity Street 0QP35
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.12299, -117.90244
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,960 (2016)
Projected traffic3,260 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 Pasadena Ave over Little Dalton Wash built?

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

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

About 2,960 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pasadena Ave over Little Dalton Wash?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Pasadena Ave over Little Dalton Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.