US Bridges

Sycamore Ave over Santa Anita Wash

Fair

Los Angeles County, California · 0.2MI E/O Santa Anita Ave · Structure no. 53C1571

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,040
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sycamore Ave over Santa Anita Wash is a concrete slab carrying Sycamore Ave over Santa Anita 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 2,040 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,244 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSycamore Ave
CrossesSanta Anita Wash
Location0.2MI E/O Santa Anita Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates34.15278, -118.02811
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,040 (2013)
Projected traffic2,244 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Sycamore Ave over Santa Anita Wash built?

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

What condition is Sycamore Ave over Santa Anita 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sycamore Ave over Santa Anita Wash carry?

About 2,040 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sycamore Ave over Santa Anita Wash?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sycamore Ave over Santa Anita Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.